scrumptious cream of asparagus soup recipe
Nothing better than a hot bowl of soup on a cold day. This will be a favorite, and it's simple to make. Asparagus originated in the Mediterranean and is a member of the lily family. It was enjoyed by Greeks, Egyptians and Romans and is pictured on an Egyptian frieze dating back to 3000 BC.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 10-oz. pkgs. frozen asparagus spears
- 1/8 C. Italian dressing
- 1 1/4 C. chopped onions
- 3 C. chicken broth (either canned or your own)
- 3/4 C. light cream or half and half
- ground nutmeg
- white pepper
How To Make scrumptious cream of asparagus soup recipe
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Step 1Cut off asparagus tips and reserve. In a medium saucepan, heat dressing, add onions and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally for 3 minutes or until tender. Add broth and asparagus stalks, bring to a boil, simmer, (covered), stirring occasionally for 3 minutes. In blender, puree hot soup mixture in two batches, then return to saucepan. Add reserved asparagus tips. Stir in cream, nutmeg, and pepper, heat thoroughly but do not boil.
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