Appetizers / Soups / Salads

My Cream of Asparagus Soup is for Lunch.

My Cream of Asparagus Soup takes 15 minutes to prepare.

My Cream of Asparagus Soup takes 15 minutes to cook.

My Cream of Asparagus Soup makes 1 servings.

The ingredients for My Cream of Asparagus Soup are:

3/4 cup - Swanson Chicken Broth 100% Fat Free No MSG 33% less sodium.
1 cup chopped fresh asparagus
2 Tbsp chopped onion
2 tsp finely chopped jalapeno pepper
1 bay leaf
1-1/2 tsp unsalted butter
1-1/2 tsp whole wheat flour
1/4 cup whole milk/Vitamin D
2 Tbsp sour cream
1/2 Tbsp Parmigiano Reggiano, grated.

Here is how you make My Cream of Asparagus Soup:

1. In a saucepan, combine asparagus, chopped onion, chopped jalapeno, garlic, bay leaf and 1/2 cup chicken broth. Cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer until asparagus is tender, about 12 minutes. Process the mixture in a blender to puree the vegetables or use and immersion blender. Set aside.2. In the same saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Stir in the flour and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes. Whisk in the remaining chicken broth, and increase the heat to medium. Cook, stirring constantly until the mixture just begins to boil. Stir in the asparagus puree milk and sour cream. Heat to serving temperature, DO NOT allow to boil! Serve immediately, garnishing with fresh lemon juice and Parmigiano Reggiano.Serving Size: 1 cup ServingNumber of Servings: 1Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CHRISDAN9.

The nutritional information for My Cream of Asparagus Soup is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 1
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 208.0

• Total Fat: 12.2 g
• Cholesterol: 37.9 mg
• Sodium: 493.2 mg
• Total Carbs: 15.8 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.6 g
• Protein: 9.4 g