CREAMY ASPARAGUS CHOWDER

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Although this soup is best when made with fresh asparagus, you can use frozen or canned. I like to blanch and freeze asparagus in portions just right for this recipe so I can make our favorite chowder all year. —Shirley Beachum, Shelby, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield about 2-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 medium onions, chopped
2 cups chopped celery
1/4 cup butter
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 large potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
4 cups whole milk
4 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
4 cups chopped fresh asparagus, cooked and drained
Salt and pepper to taste
Sliced almonds
Shredded cheddar cheese
Chopped fresh tomato

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, saute onions and celery in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour. Add the potato, milk, broth and herbs; cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the potato is tender and soup is thickened, about 20-30 minutes. , Add the asparagus, salt and pepper; heat through. To serve, sprinkle with almonds, cheese and the chopped tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 491mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges