*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                     Hearty Spinach And Mushroom soup

Recipe By     : Fast & Healthy magazine, Nov/Dec 1996
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      ts            Butter
   8      oz            Fresh mushrooms (3 c) -- sliced
     1/2  c             Carrot -- finely shredded
     1/2  c             Onion -- finely chopped
  14 1/2  oz            Can chicken broth
   1 1/2  c             Frozen chopped spinach --
                        - thawed, squeezed dry
     1/8  ts            Nutmeg
   1      ds            Pepper
   2      c             Skim milk
     1/4  c             All-purpose flour
   4      oz            Nonfat cream cheese --
                        - cut in pieces
   4      oz            Reduced fat swiss cheese --
                        - shredded

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.

Yield: 4 Servings


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