GRANNYDRAGON'S REALLY QUICK CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP

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Make and share this Grannydragon's Really Quick Cream of Asparagus Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Grannydragon

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans asparagus
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups chicken broth
1/2 tablespoon dried thyme
1/2 cup milk or 1/2 cup cream
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In the soup pot, melt the butter with the oil.
  • Add onion, cooking until transparent.
  • Add garlic and thyme, cook until the garlic smells aromatic, just a few minutes.
  • Put both cans of asparagus and their liquid in a blender to puree. Add the pureed asparagus and chicken broth to the pot. Heat through.
  • Add milk or cream to the pot, being careful not to allow it to boil.
  • Adjust seasonings to your taste. You might serve with a pat of butter in the center of the bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.1, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 11.9, Sodium 1210.7, Carbohydrate 14.9, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 4.9, Protein 13.7

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