GLUTEN-FREE CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP

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Make and share this Gluten-Free Cream of Asparagus Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by GinnyP

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs asparagus, ends snapped and cut into pieces
4 cups chicken stock
8 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose gluten-free flour (or regular flour)
2 cups half-and-half cream
kosher salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Put asparagus and stock into a medium pot and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Reduce heat to medium and simmer until asparagus is very soft, about 10 to 15 minutes, Set aside 2 cups of the broth; keep warm.
  • Puree asparagus and remaining broth in blender; return to pot and set aside.
  • (I puree in batches) Melt butter in a medium heavy saucepan over low heat.
  • Add flour and cook stirring constantly with a wire whisk for 2 minutes.
  • Whisk in reserved warm broth.
  • Increase heat to medium and cook, stirring, until smooth and thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer to pot with asparagus puree.
  • Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring often.
  • Slowly add half-n-half.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.3, Fat 40.3, SaturatedFat 24.1, Cholesterol 113, Sodium 627.4, Carbohydrate 23, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 7, Protein 15.3

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