Creamy Ham and Asparagus Soup

Name: Creamy Ham and Asparagus Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 201 grams cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces); 2 Tbsps butter; 1 medium carrot, julienned; 235 milliliters chicken broth; 113 grams cubed fully cooked ham; 2 Tbsps all-purpose flour; 4 servings Chopped fresh parsley, optional; 242 milliliters half-and-half cream; 244 milliliters milk; 71 grams jar sliced mushrooms, drained; 71 grams jar sliced mushrooms, drained; 3 smalls onions, quartered; 4 servings Grated Parmesan cheese, optional; 4 servings Salt and pepper to taste

Creamy Ham and Asparagus Soup requires approximately 30 minutes from start to finish. This recipe covers 25% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 394 calories, 21g of protein, and 26g of fat. If you have salt and pepper, parmesan cheese, parsley, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. Autumn will be even more special with this recipe. It works well as a main course. Creamy Ham and Asparagus Tagliatelle, Creamy Asparagus Soup, and Creamy Asparagus Soup are very similar to this recipe.

Instructions

Place asparagus in a large saucepan with enough water to cover; cook until crisp-tender.

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Asparagus

Water

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Sauce Pan

Drain and set aside.

In a large heavy saucepan, saute carrot in butter for 3-5 minutes; add onions and saute 2 minutes longer or until tender. Stir in flour; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes.

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Butter