Ingredients

  • 2 tsp. margarine
  • 2 Tbsp. minced onion
  • 2 c. sliced mushrooms
  • 1 Tbsp. flour
  • 1 1/2 c. water
  • 1 pkg. instant chicken broth
  • dash of ground thyme
  • 1/2 c. evaporated skim milk
  • dash of salt
  • dash of white pepper
  • 1 tsp. chopped fresh parsley

Method

  • In 1-quart saucepan, heat margarine until bubbly and hot.
  • Add onion and saute, stirring occasionally, until softened.
  • Add mushrooms and saute 5 minutes longer.
  • Remove and reserve 2 tablespoons of mushroom mixture.
  • Sprinkle flour over vegetables in saucepan and stir quickly to combine.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
  • Gradually stir in water.
  • Add broth mix and thyme. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Pour 2 cups of soup in blender and process until smooth.
  • Transfer to 1-quart bowl and repeat with remaining soup.
  • Pour soup back into saucepan.
  • Stir in milk and reserved mushroom mixture and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Season and garnish with parsley.