Asparagus Cress Soup

Asparagus Cress Soup
Asparagus Cress Soup could be just the lacto ovo vegetarian recipe you've been looking for. This recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains about 6g of protein, 17g of fat, and a total of 218 calories. This recipe serves 6. It will be a hit at your Autumn event. Only a few people really liked this hor d'oeuvre. A mixture of asparagus, pepper, salt, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. 1 person found this recipe to be flavorful and satisfying. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 30 minutes.

Instructions

1
In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter 3-4 minutes or until soft. Stir in flour to form a smooth paste. Cook for 2 minutes. Gradually stir in broth and bring to a boil.
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2
Add asparagus and watercress; cover and simmer 5-7 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Cool.
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3
In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth. Return all to pan; stir in cream.
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4
Heat on low until cooked through (do not boil). Season with the salt, white pepper and cayenne.
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5
Serve with a dollop of sour cream.
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Barefoot Bubbly Pink Moscato
Barefoot Bubbly Pink Moscato
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In30 m.
Servings6
Health Score6
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