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Creamed Asparagus Soup

Source: dLife

Fresh asparagus combined with heavy cream set the stage for a classy creamy soup.

Nutrition Facts

Makes 4 servings
Amount Per Serving

Calories	130.9

Total Carbs	10.9 g

Dietary Fiber	5.0 g

Sugars	4.9 g

Total Fat	8.5 g

Saturated Fat	5.2 g

Unsaturated Fat	0.3 g

Potassium	497.0 mg

Protein	6.0 g

Sodium	528.9 mg

Dietary Exchanges 8.5 Fat, 2.1 Vegetables,

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Servings

Ingredients

1.0
1 tbsp Butter, unsalted 1.0
1 each small onions 1.5
1 1/2 lb fresh asparagus 14.5
14 1/2 oz fat free reduced sodium chicken broth 0.5
0 1/2 tsp salt 0.125
0.125 tsp black pepper 1.0
1 cup cold water 0.25
0 1/4 cup Cream, whipping, heavy

Directions

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat and add onions. Saute until tender and lightly browned, about 8 to 10 minutes, stir often.
Add in asparagus and cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the broth, salt, pepper and water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Lower heat, cover, and simmer until asparagus is tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove pot from heat
Leaving the center part of the cover out so steam may escape, blend the asparagus mixture in batches until smooth.
Place blended asparagus into a bowl and repeat until it has all been blended.
Return blended asparagus to the pot and stir in the heavy cream and heat thoroughly.
Serve immediately.