Zippy Cream of Asparagus Soup

Name: Zippy Cream of Asparagus Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
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

"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."

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.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 91 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 192mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 8g 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

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maryked

Mar 4, 2016

I served this on toast and changed the chicken broth to 3/4 cup half and half and added chicken granules. I deleted the cream cheese. I was looking for some spices to use with asparagus to jazz it up and was glad to find it in this recipe. I will make again.
mmiceli

Jan 21, 2012

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

May 2, 2009

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
bpiette

Apr 28, 2008

This was very good, quick and easy to prepare.