Cream of Mushroom Soup

Amount

  Measure

  Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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10

  ounces

  mushroom caps -- sliced

1

  large

  shallot -- minced

1

  large

  clove garlic -- minced

4

  tablespoons

  unsalted butter

3

  tablespoons

  all-purpose flour

1/4

  teaspoon

  salt

1/4

  teaspoon

  white pepper

1/2

  cup

  white wine

1

  cup

  low sodium vegetable broth

1

  cup

  fat free evaporated milk

1/4

  teaspoon

  basil

1/8

  teaspoon

  ground nutmeg

Melt butter in large saucepan. Add mushrooms and shallots.

Cook until mushrooms and shallots are softened.

Mix flour, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and basil together. Add two tablespoons to soup and mix well.

Add wine and deglaze the pan.

Add broth and heat until simmering and slightly thickened.

Mix remaining flour mixture with milk. Add to soup and heat until simmering and thickened. Don't boil.

Makes 6 servings.

Per Serving: 447 Calories; 8g Fat (50.4% calories from fat); 6g Protein; 11g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 21mg Cholesterol; 232mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain (Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Fat.

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