Cream Of Asparagus Soup Recipe

Name: Cream Of Asparagus Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh asparagus spear; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 24 24 ounces reduced-sodium chicken broth (quantity to taste) or 24 ounces chicken broth (quantity to taste); 1 medium potato, peeled and diced; 1 celery rib, chopped; 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or fresh thyme); 8 ounces cream (You may want to use evaporated skim milk to cut more fat); salt or salt substitute; fresh ground white pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb fresh asparagus spear
1 medium onion, diced
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
24 24 ounces reduced-sodium chicken broth (quantity to taste) or 24 ounces chicken broth (quantity to taste)
1 medium potato, peeled and diced
1 celery rib, chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme (or fresh thyme)
8 ounces cream (You may want to use evaporated skim milk to cut more fat)
salt or salt substitute
fresh ground white pepper

1
Soak and rinse asparagus.
2
Remove top 1 inch of each spear, discard tough lower part, and reserve middle portion of stalks.
3
In a 3-quart saucepan, over medium heat, saute onion in butter for 3 to 5 minutes or until translucent.
4
Add chicken stock, asparagus tips and stems, potato, celery, thyme, and pepper.
5
Cover and bring to a boil.
6
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes or until vegetables are soft.
7
Remove from heat and let cool.
8
Remove asparagus tips and set aside.
9
Place half of the soup at a time in a blender container.
10
Cover and blend at high speed for 20 to 30 seconds or until very smooth.
11
Pass through a fine sieve and return blended soup to saucepan.
12
Add reserved asparagus tips and cream (or half and half, or milk) and heat thoroughly, or refrigerate to be served cold.
13
Be sure to adjust the seasoning after you add the cream (or half& half, or milk), especially if you plan to serve it cold.

1262

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

190

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb fresh asparagus spear, 1 medium onion, diced, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 24 24 ounces reduced-sodium chicken broth (quantity to taste) or 24 ounces chicken broth (quantity to taste), and more.

Yes, Cream Of 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.

Cream Of Asparagus Soup

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