Mushroom Soup

Mushroom Soup     

Ingredients: 

 6 tablespoons margarine 

 1 finely chopped onion

 1 pound fresh mushrooms chopped

 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

 4 cups beef stock or chicken 

 white pepper to taste

 1 dash ground nutmeg

 1 1/2 cups heavy cream  

Directions 

1. Melt margarine in large heavy saucepan. Add finely chopped onion and cook 

over moderate heat until onion is translucent. 

Add chopped (not sliced) mushrooms and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

 2. Blend in flour until vegetables are well-coated. Add stock or broth slowly; stir constantly. 

Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes. 

 3. Add white pepper and nutmeg. Remove from heat and stir in the cream.

 4. Place in serving bowls and garnish with fresh herbs.