Asparagus Soup with Herbs Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
2 14 1/2- oz can chicken broth
1 cup minced fresh parsley
1 large carrot , cut into 1-inch pieces
5 fresh basil leaves, minced
1 to 2 tsp minced fresh tarragon
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 dash(es) cayenne pepper
1 10- oz package frozen asparagus spears, thawed
sour cream and chopped tomatoes , optional

Directions:

• In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the broth, parsley, carrot, basil, tarragon, salt, pepper and cayenne. Cut asparagus into 1-in. pieces; set tips aside. Add asparagus pieces to saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Cool slightly.
• Puree soup in batches in a blender. Return to the saucepan. Stir in asparagus tips; cook for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Garnish with sour cream and tomatoes if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	490.74 Kcal (2055 kJ)
Calories from fat	212.85 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23.65g	36%
Cholesterol	102.77mg	34%
Sodium	1309.88mg	55%
Potassium	709.38mg	15%
Total Carbs	11.76g	4%
Sugars	2.57g	10%
Dietary Fiber	3.27g	13%
Protein	54.72g	109%
Vitamin C	47.1mg	79%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	3.8mg	21%
Calcium	89.9mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	137.35 Kcal (575 kJ)
Calories from fat	59.57 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.62g	36%
Cholesterol	28.76mg	34%
Sodium	366.61mg	55%
Potassium	198.54mg	15%
Total Carbs	3.29g	4%
Sugars	0.72g	10%
Dietary Fiber	0.92g	13%
Protein	15.31g	109%
Vitamin C	13.2mg	79%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	6%
Iron	1.1mg	21%
Calcium	25.2mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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