MARVELOUS MUSHROOM SOUP

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Some mushroom soups seem to have more broth than mushrooms. That's why I love this version brimming with superb "shrooms"!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 9 servings (about 2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 medium onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup butter
2 pounds fresh mushrooms, chopped
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 cups beef broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Grated Parmesan cheese and minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook onions and garlic in butter over medium-low heat until tender. Reduce heat to low; add the mushrooms. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. , Add the cream, broth, salt and pepper; cook and stir over low heat until heated through. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 25g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 391mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.