Chunky Asparagus Soup
This recipe was handed down from my great-grandmother. I've modified it a little, but it remains a treasure from the past. My family never tires of it at asparagus time. 10 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 25 min.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 jar (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
- 1 tablespoon diced pimientos
- 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
- 1/2 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
Directions
- In a large saucepan, saute the asparagus, onion and garlic in butter
- for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Add curry powder; simmer 5 more
- minutes. Add mushrooms and pimientos. Stir in broth and milk. Heat,
- but do not boil. Add cheese cubes and stir until melted. Yield:
- 8-10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 163 calories, 11 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 31 mg cholesterol, 779 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 9 g protein.