CREAMY ASPARAGUS SOUP

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Make and share this Creamy Asparagus Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by beckas

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs asparagus
3 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup minced shallot
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup half-and-half
3/4 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cut asparagus into 1 inch chunks.
  • Place chicken broth in pot and add asparagus chunks.
  • Bring to a boil and simmer five minutes until tender.
  • In a small saucepan, melt butter and saute shallots and garlic for five minutes.
  • Add flour and cook for one minute.
  • Add flour mixture to chicken broth and stir until thickened.
  • Blend soup in blender until semi-smooth.
  • Return to pan and add half& half, thyme, and pepper.
  • Simmer for five minutes.
  • Add parmesan cheese until melted.
  • Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.

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