ASPARAGUS SOUP WITH PARMESAN SPRINKLE

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Healthy     Simmer

Yield 4 bowls

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 ½ pounds asparagus, ends trimmed and cut into 1 ½-inch lengths
4 cups lower-sodium chicken broth
4 teaspoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and freshly ground white pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil over medium heat in a medium saucepan. Add onion, garlic, and asparagus and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions soften, 5 to 7 minutes. Do not brown. Add broth, bring to a simmer, and cook until asparagus is just tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat carefully puree with a blender or hand blender. Return to the pan, gently reheat, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve each serving with a sprinkle of Parmesan.

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