Asparagus Soup with Lemon Crème Fraîche Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
1 cup sliced shallots (about 6 large)
2 lb asparagus, trimmed, cut into 2-inch lengths
2 tsp ground coriander
2 14- oz cans vegetable broth
1/4 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp finely grated lemon peel

Directions:

Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots; sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Add asparagus and coriander; stir 1 minute. Add vegetable broth and simmer until asparagus is tender, about 5 minutes. Cool slightly. Working in batches, puree soup in blender. Strain into same pan, pressing on solids to release liquid. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
Stir crème fraîche, lemon juice, and lemon peel in small bowl. Divide soup among bowls. Top with dollop of lemon crème fraîche and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	287.51 Kcal (1204 kJ)
Calories from fat	82.18 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.13g	14%
Cholesterol	14.4mg	5%
Sodium	707.95mg	29%
Potassium	1024.7mg	22%
Total Carbs	46.64g	16%
Sugars	17.9g	72%
Dietary Fiber	8.88g	36%
Protein	10.66g	21%
Vitamin C	25.1mg	42%
Iron	5.9mg	33%
Calcium	121.1mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	64.07 Kcal (268 kJ)
Calories from fat	18.31 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.03g	14%
Cholesterol	3.21mg	5%
Sodium	157.76mg	29%
Potassium	228.35mg	22%
Total Carbs	10.39g	16%
Sugars	3.99g	72%
Dietary Fiber	1.98g	36%
Protein	2.37g	21%
Vitamin C	5.6mg	42%
Iron	1.3mg	33%
Calcium	27mg	12%

* 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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