Fresh Mushroom Soup

Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups                            Vegetables

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  1      pound         Mushrooms
  2      tablespoons   Butter or margarine
  2      cups          Finely chopped onions
    1/2  teaspoon      Sugar
    1/4  cup           Flour
  1      cup           Water
  1 3/4  cups          Chicken broth
  1      cup           Dry vermouth
  1      tablespoon    Salt or to taste
    1/4  teaspoon      Ground pepper to taste

Slice 1/3 of the mushrooms and finely chop the rest. Melt butter in large saucepan.
Add onions, sugar and sautee over medium heat, stirring frequently,about 15 minutes
or until golden. Add sliced and chopped mushrooms and sautee for 5 minutes.
Stir in flour until smooth; cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour in water
and stir until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, about 10 minutes. May be pureed and reheated
if you choose