Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Snider's Cream of Mushroom Soup

1 lb mushrooms
1/2 c. butter
1 T. lemon juice
1 small minced onion
3 1/2 c. chicken broth
salt and pepper to flavor
1 c. heavy cream

Trim tough mushroom stems and set aside. Thinly slice mushroom caps. In large sauce pan over medium high heat melt butter and saute the sliced mushrooms and lemon juice until mushrooms are tender. Stir constantly. Reduce heat to medium low and remove the mushrooms with a slotted spoon.

With remaining butter cook onion, and mushroom stems until onions are translucent. Stir in flour blend and cook 1 min. Stirring constantly. Gradually stir in broth, cook until thickened, stirring all of the times. Place 1/2 the mix in blender on high until smooth. Put back in saucepan, add salt and pepper. Stir in cream and add sliced mushrooms. Reheat until boiling and then serve.