Cream of Asparagus Soup
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
173 kcal
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Course
Soup
Cream of Asparagus Soup
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Weather can be finicky during spring and although we're usually craving lighter foods we might need something a little more warming on cooler days. Give this Cream of Asparagus soup a try next time your spring weather takes a dip.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup leeks cleaned and chopped
- 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cloves garlic minced (about 1 tablespoons)
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 3-4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1 1/2 pounds trimmed green asparagus cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 cup Creme Fraiche or heavy cream
- 1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- dash nutmeg
- 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice to taste
- fresh parmesan for serving (if desired)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large dutch oven over medium heat. When melted, add the leeks and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté an additional minute.
- Stir in the flour, mixing well with the butter, and cook for 2 minutes. Whisk in the white wine. Make sure to scrape up any browned bits. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add 3 cups of broth, whisking to eliminate any lumps. Bring liquid to a simmer over medium-heat. Add the asparagus pieces and the bay leaf. Reduce to medium-low heat and cook for 7-10 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender.
- Discard the bay leaf. Add the mixture to a food processor, working in batches if needed, and purée until soup is very smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Add the remaining 1 cup of broth, if needed.
- Pour the soup back into the pot over low heat. Stir in the cream, salt, pepper, nutmeg and lemon juice. Heat the soup for 2-3 minutes. Adjust seasonings to taste, and add extra liquid until preferred consistency is reached. If desired, grate a bit of fresh Parmesan on top.
Notes
- Adapted from Soups, Stews & Chilis
Nutrition Information
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Calories
173kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
26mg
(9%)
Sodium
1548mg
(65%)
Potassium
568mg
(16%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1780IU
(36%)
Vitamin C
24.5mg
(27%)
Calcium
94mg
(9%)
Iron
4.5mg
(25%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 173 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 173kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 1548mg | 65% |
| Potassium | 568mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1780IU | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 24.5mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 94mg | 9% |
| Iron | 4.5mg | 25% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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