Spring Asparagus Soup Recipe

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Spring Asparagus Soup
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Directions:

  1. In a medium saucepan stir together water, instant chicken bouillon granules, lemon peel, fresh cilantro,and crushed red pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Strain the liquid, discarding the solids; return the liquid to the saucepan.
  2. Return liquid to boiling. Add the asparagus to saucepan. Reduce heat to low and simme, covered, about 4 to 6 minutes or until asparagus is tender. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Set aside a few of the aparagus tips for garnish. Carefully transfer the rest of the mixture to a blender or food processor; cover and blend or process until smooth. Set aside.
  3. In the same saucepan gradually stir milk into cornstarch. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly; cook and stir for 2 minutes more. (The mixture may be slightly foamy.) Gradually add the asparagus mixture, stirring constantly. Heat through.
  4. Ladle the asparagus soup into soup bowls. Top with reserved asparagus tips.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 56.54 Kcal (237 kJ)
Calories from fat 0.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.11g 0%
Cholesterol 0.1mg 0%
Sodium 232.09mg 10%
Potassium 118.17mg 3%
Total Carbs 9.41g 3%
Sugars 6.39g 26%
Dietary Fiber 1.21g 5%
Protein 4.25g 9%
Vitamin C 4.2mg 7%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 138.2mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 29.53 Kcal (124 kJ)
Calories from fat 0.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.06g 0%
Cholesterol 0.05mg 0%
Sodium 121.21mg 10%
Potassium 61.71mg 3%
Total Carbs 4.92g 3%
Sugars 3.34g 26%
Dietary Fiber 0.63g 5%
Protein 2.22g 9%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 7%
Iron 0.6mg 6%
Calcium 72.2mg 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

  • 0.9
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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