Zippy Cream of Asparagus Soup Recipe

Zippy Cream of Asparagus Soup Recipe Rating 5

"My best friend and I enjoy this smooth soup so much we knew we had to share it," explains Hilda Magnuson of Whittier, California. "Pepper gives it zip."

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Zippy Cream of Asparagus Soup Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
  • Yield: 4 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 3 cups cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)
  • 2-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 3 ounces fat-free cream cheese, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dill weed
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

  • In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, saute onion and garlic until tender. Add the asparagus, broth and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until asparagus is tender.
  • Place a third of the mixture in a blender; add cream cheese, sour cream and dill. Cover and process until smooth; return to pan. Cook over medium heat until heated through. Sprinkle with nutmeg. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals 91 calories, 2 g fat (0 saturated fat), 7 mg cholesterol, 192 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 8 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Cream of Asparagus Soup in Taste of Home April/May 2000, p17

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Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2012 by mmiceli

I have been making this recipe for years. It's so good and very easy to make.


Reviewed on May. 02, 2009 by jodimccullough

Excellent! Thanks for sharing this recipe. I am going to freeze my asparagus from the garden and give this a try that way too. Jodi


Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2008 by bpiette

This was very good, quick and easy to prepare.

 
 
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