Cream of Asparagus Soup Recipe

Cream of Asparagus Soup Recipe Rating 5

"I associate asparagus with spring-time...and its beautiful green color with new life," shares Lynn Vogel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. "That's why this delightful soup is the perfect started to our family's Easter dinner each year."

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Cream of Asparagus Soup Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
  • Yield: 6 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 3 medium leeks (white portion only), chopped
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 cups diced peeled potatoes
  • 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/2 cup 2% milk
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Directions

  • In a large saucepan, saute the leeks in butter. Add broth, asparagus, potatoes and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth; return to the pan. Add milk; cook over low heat until heated through. Sprinkle with parsley. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 cup) equals 178 calories, 8 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 17 mg cholesterol, 748 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 6 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable.

Originally published as Cream Of Asparagus Soup in Taste of Home April/May 2001, p17

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Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2012 by Ginkeez

I used yukon potatoes and added 1/2 tsp. salt and fresh thyme. Salt was not needed. This was delicious! I was not sure it was going to have the flavor I was looking for, but it was better than I expected. I will be using this recipe from now on.


Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2010 by NJ_mommy_1

This soup was very tasty and I will be making it again. Thanks Lynn for sharing this recipe!

 
 
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