Ingredients

Little America uses Miner's beef and chicken bases, but since they are not widely available to consumers, this recipe has been adapted to use Wyler's bouillon crystals. You can also use 2 cups of canned or homemade chicken broth and 2 cups of canned or homemade beef instead.

1 cup butter
1/2 cup diced onions
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 1/2 cups flour
4 cups cold water
4 cups milk
4 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
4 cups sliced mushrooms
1 teaspoon white pepper

Directions

Melt the butter in a sauce pan and add the onions and garlic and saute for two minutes. Add the flour and stir until well blended.

Add the cold water and milk and stir vigorously for several minutes, until the roux in mixed well. Add bouillon granules. Bring the soup to a boil and then reduce to a medium simmer, stirring constantly. Add the mushrooms and simmer for 20 minutes. Season to taste. Makes 8-10 cups. Thin with more milk if desired.