Cheddar Asparagus Soup Recipe

Name: Cheddar Asparagus Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter (3/4 stick); 3/4 cup onion, finely chopped; 3/4 cup celery, finely chopped; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 6 cups rich chicken broth, heated to a simmer (preferably homemade); 1/2 teaspoon crumbled bay leaf; 1/4 cup sherry wine; 1 dash hot pepper sauce; 1 dash Worcestershire sauce; 1 pinch dry mustard; fresh ground pepper; 1 lb small asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2 inch slices; 10 ounces mild cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons butter (3/4 stick)
3/4 cup onion, finely chopped
3/4 cup celery, finely chopped
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
6 cups rich chicken broth, heated to a simmer (preferably homemade)
1/2 teaspoon crumbled bay leaf
1/4 cup sherry wine
1 dash hot pepper sauce
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
1 pinch dry mustard
fresh ground pepper
1 lb small asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2 inch slices
10 ounces mild cheddar cheese, shredded
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped

1
Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat.
2
Add onion and celery and cook, stirring, until tender but not browned, about 8 minutes.
3
Reduce heat to low, add flour and cook, stirring frequently, until frothy, about 5 to 10 minutes.
4
Blend in chicken stock and bay leaf; reduce heat to medium-low.
5
Add Sherry,hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire, dry mustard, and freshly ground pepper to taste and simmer 20 minutes.
6
Add asparagus and continue cooking until tender, about 10 minutes.
7
Stir in cheese and parsley and cook until cheese is melted, 5 to 10 more minutes.
8
Ladle soup into heated bowls and serve immediately.

1101

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

135

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons butter (3/4 stick), 3/4 cup onion, finely chopped, 3/4 cup celery, finely chopped, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Cheddar Asparagus Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheddar Asparagus Soup

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