Fresh Asparagus Soup Recipe

Name: Fresh Asparagus Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cups Celery, Chopped; 1/2 cups Onion, Chopped; 2 Tablespoons Butter Or Margarine; 1 pound Fresh Asparagus, Chopped; 2 teaspoons Fresh Parsley, Chopped; 2 teaspoons Fresh Basil, Chopped (or 1/2 Teaspoon Dried); 13 ounces, fluid Chicken Broth; 1 cup Light Cream Or Half-and-Half; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1/8 teaspoons Ground Nutmeg; A Pinch Cayenne Pepper (I Always Add More); Fresh Basil Sprigs For Garnish, If Desired

Servings: persons

1/2 cups Celery, Chopped
1/2 cups Onion, Chopped
2 Tablespoons Butter Or Margarine
1 pound Fresh Asparagus, Chopped
2 teaspoons Fresh Parsley, Chopped
2 teaspoons Fresh Basil, Chopped (or 1/2 Teaspoon Dried)
13 ounces, fluid Chicken Broth
1 cup Light Cream Or Half-and-Half
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/8 teaspoons Ground Nutmeg
A Pinch Cayenne Pepper (I Always Add More)
Fresh Basil Sprigs For Garnish, If Desired

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1. Combine celery, onion and butter in 2 qt casserole or Pyrex measuring cup. Microwave covered with lid or waxed paper on high until tender, 5-7 minutes. Stir once after about 1/2 the cooking time.
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2. Add asparagus. Mix well. Microwave covered on high until asparagus is tender, 4-7 minutes. Again stir once halfway through cooking. Stir in parsley and basil. Cool mixture slightly.
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3. Puree mixture in food processor or blender in pulses until smooth. Return mixture to casserole.
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4. Add broth, cream, salt, nutmeg and pepper to casserole; stir to mix well.
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Microwave uncovered at med (50%) power just until hot (do not boil), 7-11 minutes, stirring every 3 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil sprigs.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cups Celery, Chopped, 1/2 cups Onion, Chopped, 2 Tablespoons Butter Or Margarine, 1 pound Fresh Asparagus, Chopped, and more.

Yes, Fresh 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.

Fresh Asparagus Soup

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