Name: Cream Of Asparagus Soup
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups (1/2-inch) sliced asparagus (about 1 pound); 2 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 3/4 teaspoon fresh thyme, divided; 1 bay leaf; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 2 cups 1% low-fat milk; Dash of ground nutmeg; 2 teaspoons butter; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind

1

Combine asparagus, broth, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, bay leaf, and garlic in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 10 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Place asparagus mixture in a blender; process until smooth.

2

Place flour in pan. Gradually add the milk, stirring with a whisk until blended. Add pureed asparagus and ground nutmeg; stir to combine. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and stir in 1/4 teaspoon thyme, butter, salt, and lemon rind.

3

Cream of Carrot Soup: Substitute 2 cups baby carrots for asparagus. Omit bay leaf. Yield 4 servings (serving size: 1 cup).

4

CALORIES 112 (28% from fat); FAT 5g (sat 2g, mono 8g, poly 2g); PROTEIN 7g; CARB 4g; FIBER 1g; CHOL 13mg; IRON 6mg; SODIUM 765mg; CALC 152mg

5

Cream of Leek Soup: Substitute 3 cups sliced leek for asparagus. Substitute 3/4 teaspoon rosemary for thyme. Omit bay leaf.

6

CALORIES 131 (23% from fat); FAT 4g (sat 2g, mono 8g, poly 2g); PROTEIN 3g; CARB 3g; FIBER 3g; CHOL 13mg; IRON 5mg; SODIUM 759mg; CALC 178mg

Cream Of Asparagus Soup

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