Hearty Spinach And Mushroom soup

* Exported from MasterCook *

Hearty Spinach And Mushroom soup

Recipe By : Fast & Healthy November-December 1996
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soup & Stew

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 teaspoons margarine or butter
1 package (8 oz.) sliced fresh mushrooms -- (about 3 c.)
1/2 cup finely shredded carrot
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 can (14 1/2 oz.) chicken broth
1 1/2 cups frozen cut leaf spinach, thawed -- squeezed dry
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
dash pepper
2 cups skim milk
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 oz. nonfat cream cheese -- cut in pieces
4 oz. shredded reduced fat swiss cheese

Melt margarine in large nonstick saucepan over medium heat. Add
mushrooms, carrot and onion; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add broth,
spinach, nutmeg and pepper; mix well.

In small bowl, combine milk and flour until well blended. Add to spinach
mixture; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Reduce
heat to low. Add cream cheese and Swiss cheese; cook and stir until melted.
Serve immediately.

Makes 4 servings---250 calories per serving--70 fat calories per serving--8
grams of fat per serving.

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