Fresh Mushroom Soup

A simple cream of mushroom soup.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 tablespoons butter
1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon arrowroot powder
2 cups milk - divided use
1 teaspoon beef base or bouillon granules

Cooking Directions:

1. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms, chopped onion, and Italian seasoning. Cook about 5 minutes.
2. Dissolve arrowroot powder in 1/2 cup milk and add to the mushroom mixture. Add beef base and 1 1/2 cups milk. Simmer, stirring constantly, until the soup is hot and thickens.

Makes 3 servings.