Cream of Fresh Asparagus Soup II

Cream of Fresh Asparagus Soup II
Cream of Fresh Asparagus Soup II might be just the soup you are searching for. This recipe serves 4. Watching your figure? This vegetarian recipe has 193 calories, 6g of protein, and 14g of fat per serving. Only It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn. Head to the store and pick up cream, butter, salt, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 40 minutes.

Instructions

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In a large saucepan, combine asparagus, chopped onion, and 1/2 cup chicken broth. Cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer uncovered until asparagus is tender, about 12 minutes. Process the mixture in a blender to puree the vegetables. Set aside.
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In the same saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Stir in the flour, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes.
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Whisk in the remaining chicken broth, and increase the heat to medium. Cook, stirring constantly until the mixture boils. Stir in the asparagus puree and the milk.
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Put the sour cream in a small bowl, and stir in a ladleful of the hot soup.
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Add the sour cream mixture and the lemon juice to the soup. Stir while heating the soup to serving temperature, but don't allow it to boil.
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Serve immediately.
DifficultyMedium
Ready In40 m.
Servings4
Health Score6
Dish TypesSoup
OccasionsFallWinter
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