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Lemon Asparagus Soup

Name: Lemon Asparagus Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 1/4 cup butter; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 cup water; 2 chicken bouillon cubes; 3/4 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 cups milk; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; Dash seasoned salt

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Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 35 min.

Makes

4 servings

We have a small asparagus patch, and my husband and I wait eagerly for this tasty vegetable to appear every spring. We're pleased to use our precious harvest in this soup. Lemon and nutmeg give it a surprising spark. —Darlene Swille, Green Bay, Wisconsin

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Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup water
2 chicken bouillon cubes
3/4 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups milk
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Dash seasoned salt

Directions

In a 2-qt. saucepan, saute the onion and celery in butter until tender. Combine cornstarch and water; stir into the saucepan with bouillon. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Add asparagus. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until asparagus is crisp-tender, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the milk, lemon zest, nutmeg and seasoned salt. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 182 calories, 12g fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 248mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable.

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