SHIITAKE MUSHROOM AND CHEDDAR SOUP

Shiitake Mushroom and Cheddar Soup image

This is a very full-flavored, filling soup.

Provided by RESA1

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 slices bacon, chopped
½ white onion, chopped
1 pound shiitake mushrooms, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
black pepper to taste
2 leaves fresh sage, chopped
6 cups beef broth
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

Place the bacon in a large saucepan, and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until crisp, about 5 minutes. Stir the onion into the pan; cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms, garlic, pepper, and sage; cook over medium heat until the mushrooms begin to brown, about 10 minutes.
Pour in broth; bring to simmer. Simmer soup for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low, sprinkle in Cheddar cheese; stir until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.1 g, Cholesterol 24.4 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 809.3 mg, Sugar 1.3 g