Kimkins Mushroom Soup

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Kimkins Mushroom Soup

Ingredients (serves 8)

• 1 cup dried porcini mushrooms
• 2 cups hot water (to soak dried mushrooms)
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 4 cups water
• 1 lbs button mushrooms, sliced
• 1 15-oz can chopped tomatoes
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons light butter or diet margarine
• 2 celery ribs, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
• salt & pepper to taste

Soak the porcini mushrooms in hot water for 15 minutes. Cook onion in butter until golden brown. Add celery and garlic, cook 5 minutes more. Transfer porcini with a slotted spoon. Strain soaking liquid if desired to add flavor. Add button mushrooms, tomatoes, water and chicken broth, simmer for 10 minutes. Check for seasoning, then add fresh herbs. Serve!