Creamy Asparagus Soup
Creamy Asparagus Soup is a main course that serves 10. This recipe covers 19% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 463 calories, 39g of protein, and 28g of fat. Head to the store and pick up flour, asparagus tips, carrot, and a few other things to make it today. It is perfect for Autumn. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 40 minutes.
Instructions
In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, saute potato, onions, carrot and celery in butter until onions and celery are tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until blended. gradually add broth. bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
Add asparagus; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Cool to lukewarm.
In a blender, puree vegetable mixture in small batches until smooth.
Pour into a large bowl; stir in cream and sour cream until smooth.
Serve warm, or cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and served chilled.
Garnish with bacon, sour cream and asparagus tips if desired.
Originally published as Creamy Asparagus Soup in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook