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Asparagus Soup, Creamy is for Soup.

Asparagus Soup, Creamy takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Asparagus Soup, Creamy takes 20 minutes to cook.

Asparagus Soup, Creamy makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Asparagus Soup, Creamy are:

1 lb Asparagus, fresh, tough ends removed, stalks cut into 1" pieces

29 fl oz Chicken Broth, or vegetable broth, reduced sodium
2 Bay Leaves
1 cup Milk, nonfat (skim milk)
3 tbsp Tapioca Starch or Cornstarch
.5 cup Sour Cream, reduced fat
1 tsp Lemon Juice, fresh
.5 tsp Salt
.25 tsp Pepper, black

Here is how you make Asparagus Soup, Creamy:

1. In a large saucepan, combine asparagus and half (14.5 oz) of the broth. Set pan over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, partially cover and simmer 8-10 minutes, until asparagus pieces are tender. 2. REMOVE 6 ASPARAGUS TIPS and set aside! (I always forget this step.)3. In a blender or food processor (I use an emersion blender), puree asparagus mixture until smooth. Return puree to pan and add remaining 14.5 oz. of broth. 4. Add bay leaves and bring to a simmer. 5. Whisk together milk and cornstarch/tapioca starch. Add milk mixture to pan and simmer until mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.6. Place sour cream in a small bowl. Add a spoonful of asparagus soup and stir to heat sour cream. Add sour cream mixture to saucepan along with lemon juice, salt and pepper. Simmer 1 minute. 7. Remove bay leaves. Pour soup into 6 bowls and top with the 6 asparagus tips.Garnish with ham, if desired.Serving Size:?Serves 6

The nutritional information for Asparagus Soup, Creamy is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 75.8

• Total Fat: 2.9 g
• Cholesterol: 11.7 mg
• Sodium: 801.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 10.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.7 g
• Protein: 4.3 g