CREAMY FRESH ASPARAGUS SOUP

Creamy Fresh Asparagus Soup image

Tangy lemon and sweet tarragon give this creamy asparagus soup a springtime flavor you'll savor and share. -Stacy Mullens, Gresham, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 large sweet onion, coarsely chopped (about 2 cups)
1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add asparagus and onion; cook and stir 10-12 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender., Add broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 6-8 minutes or until asparagus is tender. Remove soup from heat; cool slightly. Stir in lemon juice, tarragon, salt and pepper., Process in batches in a blender until smooth. Serve with yogurt and lemon zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 720mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.