Next Generation Life Fitness

Mushroom Soup

Preptime: 45 min.
Cooktime: 1 hour 0 min.

Calories: 178
Carbs: 26g
Fat: 3g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 11g
Satfat: 1g
Sodium: 452mg

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons dried wild mushrooms
1/2 cup dry sherry
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onions
2 teaspoons minced garlic cloves
4 cups chicken stock
1 cup peeled and diced potatoes
1 tablespoon minced, fresh thyme
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper

Directions:
1. Soak the dried mushrooms in the sherry for about 30 minutes. Lift the mushrooms out of the soaking liquid with a slotted spoon. Set aside. Strain the sherry and reserve.

2. Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over low heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook until softened.

3. Add the chicken stock, fresh and rehydrated mushrooms, reserved sherry, potatoes, thyme, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, until the potatoes are very soft.

4. Puree the soup and return it to the pot. Reheat and adjust the seasoning. Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle with parsley.