Appetizers / Soups / Salads

Cream of asparagus soup with artichokes is for Dinner.

Cream of asparagus soup with artichokes takes several minutes to prepare.

Cream of asparagus soup with artichokes takes several minutes to cook.

Cream of asparagus soup with artichokes makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Cream of asparagus soup with artichokes are:

1 1/2 -- 2 lbs asparagus
2 cups skim milk
1-4 cups chicken broth, plus 1-4 cups water
1 cup white wine
1 onion
2 cloves garlic
1 T balade light butter, or light margarine
1 T olive oil
1 can of artichokes in water, cut into quarters

Here is how you make Cream of asparagus soup with artichokes:

Saute onion and garlic in butter and oil, w/1/4 cup water.Add broth and water, plus asparagus. (Cut tips off first and reserve for the end).Cook until asparagus is tender.Add half of the milk and wine, stir until heated through.Put through a blender.Add artichokes and reserved asparagus tips at the end, plus rest of the rmilk, then reheat.Serve topped with diced ham if desired.Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user QUAKERMOM.

The nutritional information for Cream of asparagus soup with artichokes is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 153.5

• Total Fat: 3.1 g
• Cholesterol: 2.5 mg
• Sodium: 242.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 18.3 g
• Dietary Fiber: 6.0 g
• Protein: 8.4 g

The dietary needs meet for Cream of asparagus soup with artichokes is Low Fat