Fresh Asparagus Soup Recipe

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Fresh Asparagus Soup
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Directions:

  1. Cut off the asparagus tips & put them in a saucepan, add salted water to cover, bring to the boil and simmer for about 5 minutes, drain and set aside.
  2. Slice the asparagus stalks and cook in 1 pint of stock for about 15 minutes or until tender. Puree in a blender or food processor, or rub through a sieve into a large bowl or jug.
  3. Melt the butter in a large saucepan then add the onion and fry gently for about 10 minutes until soft but not coloured. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute stiring constantly.
  4. Gradually add the remaining stock and stir until the mixture thickens, then add the puree with salt and pepper to taste. Reheat.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the egg yolk with the cream, stir in a little of the hot soup into the mixture, mix well, then add the contents of the bowl to the soup, stir over a low heat until the mixture thickens slightly. Add the reserve asparagus tips and heat through without boiling. Serve at once.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 158.23 Kcal (662 kJ)
Calories from fat 81.07 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.01g 14%
Cholesterol 40.49mg 13%
Sodium 324.5mg 14%
Potassium 302.86mg 6%
Total Carbs 13.57g 5%
Sugars 4.48g 18%
Dietary Fiber 1.8g 7%
Protein 7.07g 14%
Vitamin C 4mg 7%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Calcium 40.5mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 63.32 Kcal (265 kJ)
Calories from fat 32.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.6g 14%
Cholesterol 16.2mg 13%
Sodium 129.85mg 14%
Potassium 121.19mg 6%
Total Carbs 5.43g 5%
Sugars 1.79g 18%
Dietary Fiber 0.72g 7%
Protein 2.83g 14%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 7%
Iron 0.6mg 8%
Calcium 16.2mg 4%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.6
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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