Ingredients

  • 1 lb mushroom, coursely chopped
  • 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 2 small onions, chopped
  • 1 carrot, peeled and sliced
  • 1 stalk celery, diced
  • 1 cup evaporated skim milk
  • 3 tablespoons wheat flour
  • 14 cup parsley, chopped
  • 14 dried thyme
  • 14 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • salt and pepper

Method

  • Combine 3 cups of mushrooms with 1 1/2 cups of broth and bring it to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat and simmer covered about 20 minutes, then puree it in a food processor or blender.
  • While simmering, heat the oil in a large skillet and sautee onions, carrot and celery for about 5 minutes.
  • Add the remaining mushrooms, cook stirring 10 minutes.
  • Add the puree and the remaining broth to the saucepan.
  • Whisk the flour and milk together until smooth and then whisk into the saucepan.
  • Bring to a simmer (do not boil) while stirring occasionally anout 15 minutes.
  • Add the herbs and simmer another 5 minutes.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.