CREAMY ASPARAGUS POTATO SOUP

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This creamy asparagus potato soup is perfect for a cold day. Quick, very easy, and delicious!

Provided by Kara

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Potato Soup Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 ¾ cups chicken broth
⅓ cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon kosher salt
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 (12 ounce) package frozen cut asparagus
1 ½ cups heavy cream
4 ounces whipped cream cheese

Steps:

Combine potatoes, chicken broth, onion, salt, and nutmeg in a large pot.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, until potatoes are just tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add asparagus and return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
Stir in heavy cream and cream cheese until melted, making sure soup does not boil any more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.2 calories, Carbohydrate 24.7 g, Cholesterol 101.3 mg, Fat 27.9 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 16.9 g, Sodium 774.4 mg, Sugar 2.6 g