Mock Cream Of Mushroom Soup(Lo-Fat)  
["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"]
["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."]
["mushrooms", "oil", "flour", "bay leaf", "milk", "oleo", "freshly ground pepper", "garlic powder"]