Light Cream of Mushroom Soup

By PineyCook

This light cream of mushroom soup is a healthy alternative to the canned version. Enjoy on its own, or use in recipes that call for cream of mushroom soup.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
• 1/3 cup bella mushrooms, sliced
• 3/4 cup shiitake mushrooms, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons yellow onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 3/4 cup light cream
• 1/4 cup skim milk
• Dash salt
• Dash pepper
• Chives, chopped, for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms, garlic and onion. Cook until mushrooms start to soften and are fragrant, about 5 minutes.

Blend in the flour and coat the vegetables. Add the broth and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 to 6 minutes.

Stir in cream, milk, salt and pepper. Heat until soup is thickened, another 5 to 6 minutes.

Garnish with additional chives and enjoy!