ASPARAGUS SOUP WITH LEMON CREME FRAICHE

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A fresh and easy asparagus soup, pureed until it's smooth, is a definite winner. Serve it warm or chilled depending on the weather.-Fern Vitense, Tipton, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
4 cups cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)
3 medium red potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) vegetable broth
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
GARNISH:
1/4 cup minced chives
1/4 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Add asparagus and potatoes; cook 3 minutes longer. Stir in broth, lemon zest and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, 15-20 minutes., Cool slightly. Process soup in batches in a blender until smooth. Return all to pan and heat through. Combine garnish ingredients; serve with soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 873mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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