Mock Cream Of Mushroom Soup(Lo-Fat) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (6 oz.) can sliced mushrooms
1 Tbsp. oil
3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 bay leaf
1/3 c. skim milk
1 Tbsp. oleo or Butter Buds
freshly ground pepper
1/8 tsp. garlic powder

Preparation

Drain mushrooms into measure and add water to make 1/2 cup juice.
In a small saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
Add flour and bay leaf, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
Gradually add mushroom liquid, milk, oleo and pepper, stirring constantly, until it thickens (2 to 3 minutes).
Remove from heat and discard bay leaf.
Pour into a blender and blend until smooth.
Add the mushrooms and garlic powder, blending until pureed.
Can be used in recipes calling for mushroom soup.
Makes 1 1/2 cups.