Cheesy Asparagus Soup Recipe

Name: Cheesy Asparagus Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups chicken stock, divided; 1 1/2 pounds asparagus, trimmed and chopped; 1/4 cup butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 2 ribs celery, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup half-and-half, or more to taste; 1 pound processed American cheese (such as Velveeta(R)), cubed; salt and ground black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

6 cups chicken stock, divided
1 1/2 pounds asparagus, trimmed and chopped
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup half-and-half, or more to taste
1 pound processed American cheese (such as Velveeta(R)), cubed
salt and ground black pepper to taste

1
Bring 4 cups chicken stock to a boil in a saucepan. Add asparagus and cook until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain asparagus, reserving the stock. Set a few asparagus tips aside for garnish.
2
Heat butter and olive oil in a stockpot over medium heat. Add onion and celery and cook until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 3 minutes more.
3
Stir flour into onion mixture until combined, about 2 minutes. Add remaining 2 cups chicken stock; cook and stir until thickened, about 5 minutes more. Add cooked asparagus stalks and remaining reserved asparagus-chicken stock; bring soup to a boil.
4
Heat half-and-half in a small saucepan over medium heat until warmed slightly, 1 to 2 minutes. Add warmed half-and-half to soup, reduce heat, and simmer until flavors have blended, about 10 minutes.
5
Pour soup into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Puree in batches until smooth. Return pureed soup to stockpot. Add American cheese and stir until melted; season with salt and pepper. Garnish with asparagus tips.

1354

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

147

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups chicken stock, divided, 1 1/2 pounds asparagus, trimmed and chopped, 1/4 cup butter, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Cheesy 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.

Cheesy Asparagus Soup

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