CREAMED ASPARAGUS SOUP

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Discover the silky smooth texture of our Creamed Asparagus Soup. Leeks and cream cheese are the secret to our unforgettable Creamed Asparagus Soup.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. butter
1 leek, sliced
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 lb. fresh asparagus spears, each cut into thirds
1 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup water
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1/2 cup PHILADELPHIA Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread
1/4 cup milk

Steps:

Melt butter in medium saucepan on medium heat. Add leeks; cook 5 min. or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in garlic; cook and stir 2 min. Add asparagus, broth and water; stir. Simmer on medium-low heat 5 min. or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Stir in pepper.
Mix cream cheese spread and milk until well blended.
Process asparagus mixture in food processor until smooth. Pour into 4 soup bowls. Add cream cheese mixture; swirl gently with spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 330 mg, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 5 g