Decadent Cream of Mushroom Soup

Ingredients:

• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1 cup chopped mushroom
• 1 tablespoon whole wheat flour
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup half-and-half
• 1/2 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning
• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
• salt and pepper
• sour cream (optional)

Steps:

1. Saute 3/4 cup of the mushroom, seasonings and the onion in a medium saucepan on medium high heat until browned and soft (about 5-10 minutes). Add flour and butter to this mixture until the flour is lightly browned (about 5 minutes).
2. Meanwhile, saute the rest of the mushrooms in a separate pan until browned.
3. Add one addition of the half and half to the onion and mushroom mixture and stir until thick, add the rest. Pour mixture into a blender and blend until smooth.
4. Place the mixture back on the stove and add the rest of the mushrooms. Serve with sour cream.