ASPARAGUS BRIE SOUP

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"This rich soup is wonderful when fresh asparagus is in season," reports Melissa Petrek-Myer of Austin, Texas. "It's an elegant dish to serve company."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup white wine
4 to 6 ounces Brie, rind removed

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute asparagus in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until golden brown. Gradually add broth, cream and wine or additional broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 10-15 minutes. , In a blender; cover and process soup in batches until smooth. Return to the pan. Cube Brie and add to soup. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 567 calories, Fat 53g fat (33g saturated fat), Cholesterol 171mg cholesterol, Sodium 1171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.