creamy asparagus soup

Somewhere in, PA
Updated on Jan 20, 2011

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

  • Step 1
    In 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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