Hearty Cream of Mushroom Soup

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 57.5
  • Total Fat: 2.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 2.8 mg
  • Sodium: 1,174.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 5.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.7 g
  • Protein: 2.4 g

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Introduction

The whole wheat flour in the recipe gives the soup a heartier and more flavorful taste than other cream of mushroom soup recipes. The lack of heavy creams also make it significantly healthier at only 57 calories per serving! The whole wheat flour in the recipe gives the soup a heartier and more flavorful taste than other cream of mushroom soup recipes. The lack of heavy creams also make it significantly healthier at only 57 calories per serving!
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    -8 oz mushrooms, chopped
    -2 cloves garlic, minced
    -2 tbsp butter or margarine
    -4 tbsp whole wheat flour, separated into 2 tbsp
    -2 cups chicken broth
    -1 cup 1% milk
    -1 tsp salt + more to taste
    -pepper
    -2 tsp onion powder
    -any other spices to taste


Directions

Melt the butter in a medium pot. Add in the mushrooms and garlic and sprinkle on the onion powder. Sautée until soft (about 5 minutes).

Add 2 tablespoons flour and broth. Stir. When the broth comes to a boil, add in the milk and the other 2 tablespoons of flour.

Add in the rest of the spices and any more to taste. Continue to cook for another ten minutes. The soup should thicken.

Serve and enjoy!

Serving Size: Makes 8 servings

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GARBANZO_BEANS.