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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
Method
- Coarsely chop mushrooms to equal 1/2 cup; set aside.
- 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.
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat; add reserved chopped mushrooms, and saute 3 minutes. Add flour; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly.
- Add pureed mushroom mixture, stirring well; cook until thoroughly heated. Stir in whipping cream, paprika, and pepper just before serving.
- Ladle soup into individual serving bowls. Serve warm.
