Quick Creamy Asparagus Soup

Name: Quick Creamy Asparagus Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 2 medium leeks (white portion only), sliced; 12 green onions, chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 2-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 cup half-and-half cream; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

After trying several different recipes for asparagus soup, I put together the best ingredients from each for my favorite version. This soup is great year-round and adds an elegant touch to special-occasion meals. -Pat Stevens, Granbury, Texas

Ingredients

2 medium leeks (white portion only), sliced
12 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large saucepan, saute leeks and onions in oil and butter until tender. Add the asparagus and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender. Remove from the heat. Set aside 1 cup of asparagus pieces.
In a blender, process the remaining asparagus mixture in batches until smooth; return to the pan. Stir in the cream, salt and pepper. Cook over low heat until heated through. Garnish with reserved asparagus pieces.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 170 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 877mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein.

Originally published as Creamy Asparagus Soup in Reminisce March/April 2003

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Michelle

Mar 12, 2018

After making cream of mushroom soup, my daughter asked me to make cream of asparagus. I chose this recipe because I liked the inclusion of leeks and green onions. The instructions were easy and the soup turned out good. However, I needed a little more of a kick to make it special for me. When serving I added some garlic salt and red pepper flakes. I will likely make this again, but I plan to saute garlic with the leeks and green onions, and I'll serve it with red pepper flakes again because I like it spicy.
jwjjr

Mar 3, 2018

Wow! Wonderful!
littlerich

Apr 17, 2012

Have not actually made yet, but I did a recipe similar to this and it is so delicious and healthy too!!!!!