Cream of Asparagus Soup Recipe

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Cream of Asparagus Soup
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Directions:

  1. Cut tips from 12 asparagus
  2. 1 1/2 inches from top and halve tips lengthwise if thick. Reserve for garnish.
  3. Cut stalks and all remaining asparagus into 1/2-inch pieces.
  4. Cook onion in 2 tablespoons butter in a 4-quart heavy pot over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened. Add asparagus pieces and salt and pepper to taste, then cook, stirring, 5 minutes. Add 5 cups broth and simmer, covered, until asparagus is very tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  5. While soup simmers, cook reserved asparagus tips in boiling salted water until just tender, 3 to 4 minutes, then drain.
  6. Purée soup in batches in a blender until smooth, transferring to a bowl (use caution when blending hot liquids), and return to pan. Stir in crème fraîche, then add more broth to thin soup to desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper. Bring soup to a boil and whisk in remaining tablespoon butter.
  7. Add lemon juice and garnish with asparagus tips.
  8. Cooks' note:.
  9. • Soup keeps, covered and chilled, 2 days. If making ahead, add last tablespoon butter and lemon juice after reheating.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 235.45 Kcal (986 kJ)
Calories from fat 149.51 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.61g 26%
Cholesterol 31.77mg 11%
Sodium 1203.75mg 50%
Potassium 774.17mg 16%
Total Carbs 13.65g 5%
Sugars 6.64g 27%
Dietary Fiber 5.29g 21%
Protein 6.2g 12%
Vitamin C 39mg 65%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 4.5mg 25%
Calcium 106mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 37.5 Kcal (157 kJ)
Calories from fat 23.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.65g 26%
Cholesterol 5.06mg 11%
Sodium 191.7mg 50%
Potassium 123.29mg 16%
Total Carbs 2.17g 5%
Sugars 1.06g 27%
Dietary Fiber 0.84g 21%
Protein 0.99g 12%
Vitamin C 6.2mg 65%
Iron 0.7mg 25%
Calcium 16.9mg 11%

* 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

  • 5.3
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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