CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP (WITHOUT CREAM)

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Make and share this Cream of Asparagus Soup (Without Cream) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by newfie wanna be

Categories     Onions

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 lbs asparagus
1 large onion, chopped
4 tablespoons olive oil
5 -6 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Cut the tips off of 12 asparagus (1 1/2") and set aside.
  • Discard cut bottom ends of asparagus. Cut asparagus stalks into 1" pieces.
  • Cook onion and asparagus in oil in large fry pan over medium heat, stirring often till softened (I cover the pan).
  • Pour this into large sauce pan.
  • Add broth and simmer on low medium about 15-20 minutes.
  • While soup simmers, cook reserved asparagus tips in boiling salted water until just tender (3-4 minutes).
  • and drain.
  • Puree soup in a blender (or hand blender) until smooth.
  • Ladle into bowls and season with salt and pepper.
  • Garnish with asparagus tips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.4, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 644.6, Carbohydrate 9.3, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 3.6, Protein 8

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