Onion and Mushroom Soup
Low Salt-Sodium Recipe
By Fitness and Freebies
Onion and Mushroom Soup packed with healthful ingredients such as onions, leeks, mushrooms, carrots and rice.
Recipe Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 large onions, cut into 3/4-inch chunks
1 cup sliced leeks (three medium)
2 teaspoons brown sugar
3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup finely chopped carrots (two medium)
14-1/2-oz can low sodium chicken broth
1-3/4 cups water
1-1/2 cups cooked wild rice or brown rice
2 tablespoons dry sherry (optional)
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup cold water
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
Recipe Directions
In a large saucepan heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Cook onion and leeks in hot oil, covered, for 13 to 15 minutes or until onions and leeks are tender, stirring occasionally. Uncover; stir in brown sugar. Cook and stir over medium-high heat for four to five minutes more or until onions and leeks are golden brown. Stir mushrooms and carrots into onion mixture. Cook and stir over medium heat about three minutes or until mushrooms are tender. Stir in chicken broth, the 1-3/4 cups water, cooked rice, sherry (if desired), and pepper.
In a screw-top jar combine the 1/2-cup cold water and flour. Cover and shake until smooth; stir into the rice mixture. Cook and stir until slightly thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 1 minute more.
Nutrition information per serving:
Yield: 4 servings
Serving size 1-3/4-cup
Calories: 234
Total Fat: 5g
Saturated fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Protein: 8g
Carbohydrates: 44g
Fiber: 8g
Sodium: 333mg
See also:
Herbed Potatoes and Onions
Baked Onions
Creamy Onion Trio
