Asparagus Brie Soup

Name: Asparagus Brie Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/2 cup white wine; 4 to 6 ounces Brie, rind removed

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Sep. 22, 2022

"This rich soup is wonderful when fresh asparagus is in season," reports Melissa Petrek-Myer of Austin, Texas. "It's an elegant dish to serve company."

Asparagus Brie Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

1/2 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup white wine
4 to 6 ounces Brie, rind removed

Directions

In a large saucepan, saute asparagus in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until golden brown. Gradually add broth, cream and wine or additional broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 10-15 minutes.

In a blender; cover and process soup in batches until smooth. Return to the pan. Cube Brie and add to soup. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 567 calories, 53g fat (33g saturated fat), 171mg cholesterol, 1171mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.