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Creamy Asparagus Soup

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Ingredients

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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
4 ounces shallots, peeled and quartered
1 - 2 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
2 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus, tough ends removed and cut into 3/4 inch pieces
6 ounces red potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1/2 cup dry white wine or 1/2 cup vermouth
3 cups fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 cup heavy cream or 1/2 cup half-and-half

Nutritional information

116
Calories
55 g
Calories From Fat
6.2 g
Total Fat
3.7 g
Saturated Fat
19.4 mg
Cholesterol
324.4 mg
Sodium
10.7 g
Carbs
2.7 g
Dietary Fiber
2.6 g
Sugars
4.8 g
Protein
240g
Serving Size

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Creamy Asparagus Soup

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    We loved this soup and so did our kids. Recipe was easy to follow. We did not have shallots so used some onion instead.

    • 60 min
    • Serves 10
    • Easy

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    Creamy Asparagus Soup, A rich blend of butter, cream, asparagus and soup base that goes great with any sandwich, as an appetizer, or as a meal in itself, A rich blend of butter, cream, asparagus and soup base that goes great with any sandwich, as an appetizer, or as a meal in itself


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    Steps

    1
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    Melt Butter in a 4-Quart Saucepan Over Medium Low Heat.

    2
    Done

    Add Shallots and Crushed Garlic and Saute Over Medium Low Heat For About 5 Minutes. Do not Allow to Brown.

    3
    Done

    When Shallots Are Soft, Add Asparagus, Reserving the Tips For Garnish, and Potato to Saucepan and Cook For About 6 Minutes, Until the Asparagus Is Bright in Color.

    4
    Done

    Add Wine. Raise the Heat to Bring the Wine to a Boil. Reduce the Wine Until a Scant Tablespoon Remains.

    5
    Done

    Add Chicken Stock. Bring to a Boil and Then Reduce Heat to Low.

    6
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    Simmer For About 20 Minutes Until the Vegetables Are Soft.

    7
    Done

    While Simmering, Blanch Asparagus Tips and Dry.

    8
    Done

    Use Immersion Blender, or Transfer to Blender/Food Processor and Blend 30 to 45 Seconds.

    9
    Done

    Return to Pot If Necessary.

    10
    Done

    Add Salt, Pepper and Basil.

    11
    Done

    Stir in Cream.

    12
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    Serve Soup Hot, Garnished With Reserved Asparagus Tips.

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