Best Spring Stew Of Chicken And Asparagus Recipes

CHICKEN ASPARAGUS SOUP

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Asparagus stars in this flavorful soup, a favorite recipe from my Italian grandmother. I have fond memories of chopping veggies and cooking with her as a child. -Sandy Clayton, Visalia, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h45m

Yield 10 servings (about 2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 pounds thin fresh asparagus
2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
1 large onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 bay leaf
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cups half-and-half cream
Shaved Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

Cut tips from asparagus spears; set aside. Place stalks in a large skillet; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40 minutes. Strain, reserving 4 cups cooking liquid. Discard stalks., In a Dutch oven, saute the potatoes, onion, celery, carrot, parsley and garlic in oil until vegetables are tender. Stir in the broth, salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, bay leaf and reserved cooking liquid. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Cool slightly., In a blender, cover and puree soup in batches until smooth. Return to the pan. Add the chicken, cream, remaining pepper and reserved asparagus tips. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until asparagus is tender. Garnish with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 660mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

CREAMY CHICKEN ASPARAGUS SOUP

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Comfort food! This cream and cheese based soup blends well with the vegetables and chicken. My mother always used fresh asparagus from our garden for soups. The tender pieces of asparagus bring back soup memories from childhood. Hearty and comforting soup!

Provided by Seasoned Cook

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 bunch asparagus spear
1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 large potato, diced
1 teaspoon dry parsley flakes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup cooked chicken, cubed
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

Cut tips from asparagus spears and set aside, Discard stalks.
In a dutch oven, saute onion and celery in oil. Add carrots, potatoes and parsley flakes. Stir in broth, salt and pepper . Bring to a boil. Simmer on low heat covered for 25 minutes.
Add chicken, cream, cheese and asparagus tips. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes until asparagus is tender.
Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1009.1, Fat 55.8, SaturatedFat 24.4, Cholesterol 156.6, Sodium 2645.9, Carbohydrate 75, Fiber 21.3, Sugar 10.9, Protein 59.6