Cream of Asparagus Soup Recipe

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Cream of Asparagus Soup
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Directions:

  1. Put asparagus and stock into a medium pot and bring to a boil over high heat.
  2. 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.
  3. Puree asparagus and remaining broth in blender; return to pot and set aside.
  4. (I puree in batches) Melt butter in a medium heavy saucepan over low heat.
  5. Add flour and cook stirring constantly with a wire whisk for 2 minutes.
  6. Whisk in reserved warm broth.
  7. Increase heat to medium and cook, stirring, until smooth and thickened, about 5 minutes.
  8. Transfer to pot with asparagus puree.
  9. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring often.
  10. Slowly add half-n-half.
  11. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 362 Kcal (1516 kJ)
Calories from fat 242.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.91g 41%
Cholesterol 75.35mg 25%
Sodium 267.97mg 11%
Potassium 582.77mg 12%
Total Carbs 22.97g 8%
Sugars 6.62g 26%
Dietary Fiber 3.81g 15%
Protein 11.32g 23%
Vitamin C 10.1mg 17%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 3.6mg 20%
Calcium 136.2mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 86.06 Kcal (360 kJ)
Calories from fat 57.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.4g 41%
Cholesterol 17.91mg 25%
Sodium 63.71mg 11%
Potassium 138.55mg 12%
Total Carbs 5.46g 8%
Sugars 1.57g 26%
Dietary Fiber 0.91g 15%
Protein 2.69g 23%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 17%
Iron 0.9mg 20%
Calcium 32.4mg 14%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.7
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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