Creamy Ham And Asparagus Soup Recipe

Name: Creamy Ham And Asparagus Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups asparagus spears, cut in 1-inch pieces; 1 medium carrot, julienned; 2 tablespoons butter; 3 onions, small white, quartered; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup milk; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 cup ham, cooked and cubed; 2 1/2 ounces mushrooms, drained (I use fresh); 1 cup half-and-half cream; salt (to taste); pepper (to taste); 1/4 cup swiss cheese, shredded (optional); 1 teaspoon dill (optional); parmesan cheese, shredded (optional); chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups asparagus spears, cut in 1-inch pieces
1 medium carrot, julienned
2 tablespoons butter
3 onions, small white, quartered
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup ham, cooked and cubed
2 1/2 ounces mushrooms, drained (I use fresh)
1 cup half-and-half cream
salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)
1/4 cup swiss cheese, shredded (optional)
1 teaspoon dill (optional)
parmesan cheese, shredded (optional)
chopped fresh parsley (optional)

1
Place asparagus in a saucepan with enough water to cover and cook until crisp-tender.
2
Drain and set aside.
3
In a heavy saucepan, saute carrot in butter for 3 - 5 minutes.
4
Add onions and saute 2 minutes longer or til tender.
5
Stir in flour and gradually add milk whisking until smooth.
6
Bring to a boil and stir for 2 minutes.
7
Add broth, ham, mushrooms and reserved asparagus.
8
Reduce heat and add cream.
9
Heat through but do not boil.
10
Salt and pepper to taste.
11
Add Swiss Cheese and dill if using.
12
Garnish with Parmesan and parsley.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups asparagus spears, cut in 1-inch pieces, 1 medium carrot, julienned, 2 tablespoons butter, 3 onions, small white, quartered, and more.

Yes, Creamy Ham And 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.

Creamy Ham And Asparagus Soup

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