Creamy Asparagus Soup Recipe

Name: Creamy Asparagus Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 lb. fresh asparagus; 3 cups chicken broth; 3 tbsp. butter; 3 large shallots, peeled and sliced, (about 3/4 cup); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tbsp. flour; 1 cup regular or fat-free half-and-half; 3/4 tsp. thyme; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1-1/2 lb. fresh asparagus
3 cups chicken broth
3 tbsp. butter
3 large shallots, peeled and sliced, (about 3/4 cup)
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp. flour
1 cup regular or fat-free half-and-half
3/4 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese

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Wash asparagus and trim or peek bottomof stalks. Cut into 1-inch pieces and place in a a large sauce pan with broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes or until softened. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute more. Add to the saucepan with cooked asparagus and stir ountil soup has thickened. Let cook slightly then transfer to a blender or food processor and blend until mixture is smooth, but there are still some small pieces of asparagus. Return to saucepan and simmer for 5 minutes. Add half-and-half, thyme and pepper and simmer for 5 minutes more. Add cheese and cook just unitl cheese has melted.
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200 calories, 10g protein, 13g fat, 13g carbohydrate, 1g fiber, 42mg cholesterol, 190mg sodium

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 lb. fresh asparagus, 3 cups chicken broth, 3 tbsp. butter, 3 large shallots, peeled and sliced, (about 3/4 cup), and more.

Yes, Creamy 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.

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