Cream of Mushroom Soup - Gluten Free

One of my friend's daughters has had to go Gluten Free so around these parts, we're all learning what that means.  Recently there was something (can't even remember what) that she wanted to make but Cream of Mushroom soup has Gluten in it so she went on a search for Gluten Free Cream of Mushroom soup.  OMG this soup is so yummy and it is super fast.  You won't go back to the store bought stuff.... 

adapted from here

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces fresh sliced mushrooms
• 1/4 cup finely diced sweet onions
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons gluten-free sweet rice flour
• 1 cup low sodium gluten-free chicken broth
• 1 cup light cream or whole milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper or to taste
• Garnish with fresh sliced basil (optional)

Preparation:

Saute mushrooms, onions and garlic with butter in a 3 quart saucepan over medium heat for about 3 minutes. Sprinkle gluten-free sweet rice flour over vegetables and stir to blend the rice flour into the mixture. Continue to cook vegetables with sweet rice flour while stirring for 2 minutes.
Gradually stir in gluten-free chicken broth and stir to blend. Add cream or milk and continue to cook over medium heat until soup thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Reminder: Always make sure your work surfaces, utensils, pans and tools are free of gluten. Always read product labels. Manufacturers can change product formulations without notice. When in doubt, do not buy or use a product before contacting the manufacturer for verification that the product is free of gluten.