creamy asparagus soup
In the Winter I love a good soup and this is certainly one. You can even use broccoli instead if you don't like asparagus. If I make it with broccoli my finicky son will eat it so you know it must be good.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
8 people
Ingredients
- 1 medium potato, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium carrot, chopped
- 1 - clery rib, chopped
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 can low sodium broth (the big can)
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
- 1/2 cup half and half (i've used heavy whipping cream in a pinch)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 - bacon stips, cooked and crumbled
How To Make creamy asparagus soup
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Step 1In a Dutch oven or a soup kettle, saute the potato, onion, carrot and celery in butter until veggies are tender. Sitr in the flour, salt and pepper until blended, gradually add broth, bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add the asparagus; reduce heat and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Cool to lukewarm, sir in cream and sour cream until smooth. Bring to a boil. Garnish with bacon crumbs.
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Discover More
Category:
Other Soups
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Culture:
American
Method:
Stove Top
Ingredient:
Spice/Herb/Seasoning
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