MOREL MUSHROOM SOUP

Morel Mushroom Soup image

Some years, we have an abundance of morel mushrooms growing wild on our farm. So, I came up with this recipe. This rich, flavorful soup is a great way to use these rare mushroom.-Geraldine Davenport, Madison, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound fresh morel or other mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 large onion, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups milk
3 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Sprinkle mushrooms with lemon juice. In a saucepan, saute the mushrooms and onion in butter until tender. Sprinkle with flour; stir well. Gradually add milk, bouillon, thyme, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat; simmer for 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 896mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.