KENNETT SQUARE MUSHROOM SOUP

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We use to live near the mushroom capital of the world, Kennett Square, PA and this is my favorite mushroom soup recipe.

Provided by Irish Rose

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup flour
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 -2 bay leaf
2/3 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons cooking oil
4 -5 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2/3 cup half-and-half cream

Steps:

  • In a 2 quart saucepan, melt butter and stir in flour until smooth.
  • Gradually stir in broth until smooth. Add salt, pepper and bay leaves.
  • Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, in another saucepan, saute the celery and onion in oil until tender. Add mushrooms; cook and stir until tender.
  • Add veggies to broth mixture and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add cream and heat through. Discard bay leaves and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314, Fat 27.4, SaturatedFat 11.8, Cholesterol 45.4, Sodium 788, Carbohydrate 12, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.3, Protein 6.9

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