Lemony Basil Mushroom Soup

By rmulleni

Ingredients

• SAUTE:
• 1 1/4 cups chopped onions
• 1 lb sliced mushrooms
• 1 cup sliced celery
• 1 cup sliced carrots
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup margarine or butter ( or a small amount of olive oil)
• Add:
• 1 box/can 32 oz chicken broth
• 1 box/can 32 oz beef broth
• 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup
• or cream of mushroom or cream of mushroom w/roasted garlic
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1/2 cup uncooked wild rice
• 1/2 cup uncooked white rice
• low fat cream of mushroom soup works great

Preparation

Step 1

Bring to boil. Simmer all ingredients for 35 to 40 minutes.
** Dry basil can be used (1 tbsp) but fresh is much better.

Garnish with grated Parmesan is an option

130 calories per cup 1c= 1 pt