CREAMY ASPARAGUS SOUP

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Enjoy this creamy soup made using asparagus and Progresso® chicken broth - perfect for dinner.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2 cans (15 oz each) green asparagus spears, drained
1 cup half-and-half

Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and celery; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in flour. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in broth. Cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring constantly, until thoroughly heated.
  • Remove from heat. Stir in asparagus. In food processor or blender, process asparagus mixture until smooth. If necessary, asparagus mixture can be processed in batches. Return to saucepan.
  • Stir in half-and-half. Cook 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and thoroughly heated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 680 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

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