Golden Gouda Mushroom Soup

By nurseliz

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, cubed
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth
• 1/2 cup sherry or additional chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded smoked Gouda cheese
• Chives and smoked paprika

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, pepper and allspice until smooth; gradually add the broth, sherry and cream. Bring to a boil. Add mushrooms and garlic. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-6 minutes or until mushrooms are tender.
Add cheese; cook and stir until melted. Garnish servings with chives and paprika. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 412 calories, 33 g fat (21 g saturated fat), 114 mg cholesterol, 1,082 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 13 g protein.