Mushrooms are the meat in this hearty old-fashioned classic. Add fresh mushrooms and sherry if desired.

Additions:

1/2 pound sliced, fresh mushrooms (any variety)
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
6 cups chicken broth
freshly ground black pepper
Optional: 1/2 pound ground beef (chuck or round)

Cooking Directions:

In a 3 or 4 quart pot, gently sauté mushrooms in butter over medium heat for 5 minutes. Stir in mushroom soup mix. Add broth, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes. Add pepper to taste.

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Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1/4 Cup (20g) Dry Mix Prepared Serving Size: About 1 Cup Serving Per Container: About 6 Amount per Serving Mix Prepared Calories 73 155    Calories from Fat 0 45 % Daily Value** Total Fat 0g* 0% 2%    Saturated Fat 0g 0% 15%    Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg 0% 3% Sodium 6mg 0% 34% Total Carbohydrate 16g 5% 6%    Dietary Fiber 3g 12% 16%    Sugars 0g Protein 2g Vitamin A 12% 16% Vitamin C 35% 37% Calcium 1% 2% Iron 4% 9% * Amount in Mix ** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.