CREAMY HAM AND ASPARAGUS SOUP

Creamy Ham and Asparagus Soup image

Like most country cooks, I often bake a large ham so that I can use leftovers in tasty dishes like this. Fresh asparagus is wonderful in this soup's creamy broth.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1-1/2 cups cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)
1 medium carrot, julienned
2 tablespoons butter
3 small onions, quartered
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1 jar (2-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 cup half-and-half cream
Salt and pepper to taste
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional
Chopped fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

Place asparagus in a large saucepan with enough water to cover; cook until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside. , In a large heavy saucepan, saute carrot in butter for 3-5 minutes; add onions and saute 2 minutes longer or until tender. Stir in flour; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Add broth, ham, mushrooms and reserved asparagus. Reduce heat; add cream. Heat through but do not boil. Add salt and pepper. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 881mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

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