Mushroom And Potato Chowder

By á-174942

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
• 3 cups water
• 1 pound mushrooms sliced
• 1 cup sliced celery
• 1 cup diced peeled potatoes
• 1/2 cup chopped carrots
• 1 cup light cream
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

In a large kettle, saute onion in butter until tender. Add flour, salt and pepper; stir to make a smooth paste. Gradually add water, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute.

Add the mushrooms, celery, potatoes and carrots. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add cream and parmesan cheese; heat through.

This recipe yields 4 servings.