CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP

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An appealing-looking soup with a pleasing asparagus taste. Delicious hot or cold. From the US Regional Cookbook, Chicago Culinary Arts Institute, 1947

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb fresh asparagus or 1 (12 ounce) package frozen asparagus
1 1/2 cups chicken stock or 1 1/2 cups canned chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped onions
1 cup milk or 1 cup cream
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • If using fresh asparagus, wash stalks and cut off the coarse ends.
  • Cook the asparagus in 2 cups boiling water until tender.
  • Drain, reserving 1 cup of the water.
  • Cut off the tips, chop them and reserve.
  • Put the chicken stock, onion, and reserved water in a pan and bring to boil.
  • Add the asparagus and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Put through a strainer or vegetable mill or puree in a food processor or an electric blender.
  • Return to the pot and add the milk or cream and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Reheat and adjust the seasonings.
  • Before serving, sprinkle with reserved chopped tips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.3, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 11.2, Sodium 161, Carbohydrate 10.9, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.8, Protein 6.8

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