Marvelous Mushroom Soup

By Cindy_Wicker

Ingredients

• 3 medium onions, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 pounds fresh mushrooms, chopped
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• Grated Parmesan cheese and minced fresh parsley, optional

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, cook onions and garlic in butter over medium-low heat until tender. Reduce heat to low; add the mushrooms. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
Add the cream, broth, salt and pepper; cook and stir over low heat until heated through. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and parsley if desired. Yield: 9 servings (about 2 quarts).

Nutritional Facts
1 cup equals 278 calories, 25 g fat (15 g saturated fat), 86 mg cholesterol, 391 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein.