Low Carb Cream of Shitake Mushroom Soup

Note from Cheri: This recipe is excerpted from Dr. Atkin's New Diet Cookbook. This invaluable book can provide low carb dieters with the variety needed to keep them motivated to stick with their plan. Click here to learn more about this book and for more sample recipes.

1/2 lb. shitake mushrooms, thinly sliced 1/2 med. onion, sliced 1/4 lb. butter 1 quart chicken stock 1 quart beef stock 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 1 C heavy cream 1 tablespoon minced chives

Makes 10 Servings Saute mushrooms and onions in half the butter for 5 minutes over medium heat. Mix the stocks; add mushrooms and onions. Add crushed sesame seeds and remaining butter; heat, stirring, until butter melts. Add salt. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes. Cool slightly. Stir in heavy cream. Do not allow to boil. Serve warm or cold, garnished with chives. Total Carb Grams: 44.6 Grams per Serving: 4.5