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Mushroom and Garlic Soup

Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 medium leeks chopped (white and light green parts only)
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 pounds mushrooms chopped (any variety)
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons dried tarragon
  • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup dry white wine or use vegetable broth
  • 5 cups low sodium vegetable broth or use homemade
  • 1/2 cup whole milk Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup goat cheese
  • 6 slices baguette toasted

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add leeks and garlic; sauté for 5 minutes or until soft.
  • Add mushrooms, thyme, tarragon, salt and pepper; sauté for 5 minutes. Stir in wine and broth; cook for 20 minutes.
  • Transfer mixture to a blender or food processor; puree until smooth. Return to saucepan and heat through. Stir in yogurt; cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until warm.
  • Serve with goat cheese and baguette.

Notes

SERVING SUGGESTION: A relish tray of carrot and celery sticks, radishes, cucumber spears and whole black olives.
VEGETARIAN: No changes necessary.
GLUTEN FREE: Make sure wine and broth are gluten free. Use gluten free baguette or bread.
NUTRITION: 510 Calories; 16g Fat (29.1% calories from fat); 28g Protein; 61g Carbohydrate; 9g Dietary Fiber; 18mg Cholesterol; 1079mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 1/2 Grain (Starch); 2 Lean Meat; 3 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 2 1/2 Fat.
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