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Cream of Fresh Asparagus Soup Recipe

A creamy and delicious asparagus soup perfect for any season.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh asparagus trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until tender.
  2. 2. Add asparagus and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until asparagus is tender, about 15 minutes.
  3. 3. Use a blender to puree the soup until smooth. Return to pot.
  4. 4. Stir in heavy cream, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Heat through, but do not boil.
  5. 5. Serve hot, garnished with additional asparagus tips if desired.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 900IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Asparagus, Cream Soup, Vegetarian
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