Creamy Asparagus Soup
Creamy Asparagus Soup might be just the soup you are searching for. This recipe serves 6. Watching your figure? This vegetarian recipe has 169 calories, 5g of protein, and 13g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up chicken broth, butter, flour, and a few other things to make it today. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 35 minutes.
Instructions
In 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
Add onion and celery; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in flour. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in broth. Cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring constantly, until thoroughly heated.
Remove from heat. Stir in asparagus. In food processor or blender, process asparagus mixture until smooth. If necessary, asparagus mixture can be processed in batches. Return to saucepan.
Stir in half-and-half. Cook 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and thoroughly heated.