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Cream of Asparagus Soup

Name: Cream of Asparagus Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings.
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

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Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Makes

6 servings

"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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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.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 178 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 748mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 4g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable.

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