Asparagus Potato Soup Recipe

Asparagus Potato Soup Recipe Rating 5

"This creamy and comforting soup is a terrific way to warm up on a cold or rainy day," writes Sherry McKellar of Springville, Utah. Hearty bowls featuring tender potatoes and asparagus get a special touch when topped with bacon and cheddar cheese.

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Asparagus Potato Soup Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
  • Yield: 6-7 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups diced peeled potatoes
  • 1/2 pound fresh asparagus, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Dash pepper
  • 12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
  • 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

  • In a large saucepan or soup kettle, combine the potatoes, asparagus, onion, celery, bouillon and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in the butter.
  • In a bowl, combine flour, cream, milk, salt and pepper until smooth; add to the vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Garnish with bacon and cheese. Yield: 6-7 servings.

Originally published as Asparagus Potato Soup in Quick Cooking March/April 2001, p22

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Reviewed on May. 03, 2010 by Kimbra76

I completely cut the salt from the recipe - it doesn't need any with the bacon, cheese and bouillon added. And I added garlic. Super yummy!!


Reviewed on Feb. 04, 2010 by daisey5

I used fat free half and half in place of the whipping cream and 2% milk . It was still good.

 
 
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