CHICKEN VELOUTE WITH ASPARAGUS

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Great asparagus soup to serve as a starter for a beef dinner, easy to make and it presents itself well.

Provided by Scandigirl

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (12 ounce) cans asparagus
5 tablespoons margarine
5 tablespoons flour
6 cups chicken stock
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Put the margarine in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • When the margarine melts, add the asparagus from one can only, discarding the juice.
  • Then add the flour, mix with a wooden spoon and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Gradually add the hot chicken stock, whisking constantly.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper, bring to a boil and continue to cook uncovered for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from the stove and strain the chicken veloute through a sieve.
  • Dice the asparagus from the second can, place it in the chicken soup, sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.9, Fat 19, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 10.8, Sodium 705.7, Carbohydrate 27.4, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 8, Protein 14.4

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