Hearty Mushroom Soup

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 3 strips bacon, diced
• 1 pound mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 5-3/4 cups (46 ounces) chicken broth
• 1 cup hot water
• 1 small packet lower-sodium chicken bouillon granules
• 1-1/4 pounds all-purpose potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 tablespoons dry sherry
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Cook onion and bacon in a Dutch oven over medium heat until onion is golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook until liquid evaporates, about 8 minutes. Add flour; cook, stirring, about 1 minute.
2. Stir broth, water and bouillon granules into saucepan. Add potatoes and sherry; simmer 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Transfer 4 cups of soup mixture to a food processor. Puree and return to pot. Stir in cream. Genly reheat, stirring occasionally.
3. Ladle into soup bowls. Garnish with parsley.

Recipe Yield: Prep Time: 15 Minutes - Cost: $``Servings: 6 - Difficulty Level: 2

Source: Family Circle's "All-time Favorite Recipes"
Book Title: Family Circle's "All-time Favorite Recipes"