Vegetarian

Creamy asparagus soup takes several minutes to prepare.

Creamy asparagus soup takes several minutes to cook.

Creamy asparagus soup makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Creamy asparagus soup are:

2 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
1/2 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 stalks celery, chopped
4 cups water
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup whole-wheat (whole-meal) flour
1 1/2 cups fat-free milk
Lemon zest, to taste
Cracked black pepper, to taste

Here is how you make Creamy asparagus soup:

In a large soup pot over high heat, combine the potatoes, asparagus, onions, celery and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in the butter.In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and milk. Pour the mixture slowly into the soup pot, stirring constantly. Increase the heat to medium high and continue to stir until the soup thickens, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Season with lemon zest and cracked black pepper to taste. Serve in warmed bowls.Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KRUSTYNUTZ.

The nutritional information for Creamy asparagus soup is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 134.0

• Total Fat: 3.0 g
• Cholesterol: 1.3 mg
• Sodium: 83.1 mg
• Total Carbs: 22.7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.6 g
• Protein: 5.7 g