Cream Of Asparagus Soup Low Fat Recipe

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Cream Of Asparagus Soup Low Fat
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Ingredients
16
Count
Nutrition
63
Calories
Total time
45
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1 to 1 & 1/2 lb asparagus
  • 2 cups diced potatoes , optional
  • 1 cup thinly sliced celery
  • 2 medium size carrots, sliced thin, for color contrast
  • 4 cups water
  • seasonings
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp or 2 cloves minced garlic
  • salt and pepper to taste. i also used 1 tsp low sodium bacon
  • for a thickener: 1 tbs lour and 1/4 cup water or ! tbs corn starch and 1/4 cuo water or 1/2 cup dry instant mashed potaot flakes

Directions:

  1. Add water, cream soup, and chicken broth to pan.
  2. Peel and slice carrots very thin and add to pan
  3. Peel and dice potatoes and add to water
  4. Slice Asparagus in 1 to 2 inch pieces. If the stems are a little tough, peel last 3 or 4 inches to remove tough outer covering and then slice and add to water
  5. Add chopped onions and celery
  6. Bring to a boil then turn down to med high or medium. You want a slow, constant boil.
  7. Add seasonings. With the seasonings add as much or as little depending on family preference
  8. Vegetables should not be crowded. Lots of room to move around.
  9. Stir occasionally
  10. When veggies are fork tender, use one of the methods to thicken the soup.
  11. Blend flour or corn starch with water and mix until smooth. Add slowly to soup while stirring.
  12. If you are using dry mashed potato flakes, sprinkle dry flakes over top of soup and stir VERY gently to blend.
  13. Taste and adjust seasonings. If it needs more onion or garlic that can be added with onion and garlic powder.
  14. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 63.47 Kcal (266 kJ)
Calories from fat 0.6 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.07g 0%
Sodium 56.8mg 2%
Potassium 360.77mg 8%
Total Carbs 14.35g 5%
Sugars 4.36g 17%
Dietary Fiber 3.38g 14%
Protein 2.22g 4%
Vitamin C 6.2mg 10%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 22%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Calcium 60.9mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 21.9 Kcal (92 kJ)
Calories from fat 0.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.02g 0%
Sodium 19.6mg 2%
Potassium 124.47mg 8%
Total Carbs 4.95g 5%
Sugars 1.51g 17%
Dietary Fiber 1.17g 14%
Protein 0.77g 4%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 10%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 22%
Iron 0.5mg 8%
Calcium 21mg 6%

* 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

  • 0.6
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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