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Cream Of Mushroom Soup
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 0 Minutes
Servings: 1
Ingredients:
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, cleaned and divided
3 cups water
1/2 small onion, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon paprika
dash of red pepper
Directions:
1. Coarsely chop mushrooms to equal 1/2 cup; set aside.
2. Combine remaining mushrooms, water, onion, and salt in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 30 minutes. Transfer to container of an electric blender; process until smooth. Set aside.
3. Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat; add reserved chopped mushrooms, and sauté 3 minutes. Add flour; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly.
4. Add pureed mushroom mixture, stirring well; cook until thoroughly heated. Stir in whipping cream, paprika, and pepper just before serving.
5. Ladle soup into individual serving bowls. Serve warm.
By RecipeOfHealth.com