Herbed Asparagus Soup Recipe

Name: Herbed Asparagus Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 green onions, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth; 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 bay leaf; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons water; 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream; 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

Servings: persons

2 green onions, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon butter
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons water
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

1
In a large saucepan, saute onions and garlic in butter. Add the broth, asparagus, salt, thyme, pepper and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until asparagus is tender. Drain asparagus, reserving cooking liquid. Discard bay leaf. Cool slightly.
2
In a food processor, combine asparagus and 1/2 cup cooking liquid; cover and process until smooth. Return pureed asparagus and remaining cooking liquid to pan.
3
Combine the flour and water until smooth; stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Garnish each serving with sour cream and lemon peel.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 green onions, chopped, 1 garlic clove, minced, 1 tablespoon butter, 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth, and more.

Yes, Herbed 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.

Herbed Asparagus Soup

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