Cream of Asparagus Soup

Submitted by Cynna

"There's nothing like a nice hot, creamy, delicious bowl of cream of asparagus soup to celebrate the arrival of spring! Makes a great lunch or dinner."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 lb asparagus
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 3⁄4 teaspoon fresh thyme, divided
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk
• 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
• ground nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon lemon zest

directions

1. Combine asparagus, broth, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, bay leaf, and garlic in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 10 minutes.
3. Discard bay leaf.
4. Place asparagus mixture in a blender; process until smooth.
5. Place flour in pan.
6. Gradually add the milk, stirring with a whisk until blended.
7. Add puréed asparagus and ground nutmeg; stir to combine. Bring to a boil.
8. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
9. Remove from heat, and stir in 1/4 teaspoon thyme, butter, salt, and lemon rind.

Reviews

[sunflowerseed]

Very good soup, quick and easy to make. I used dried thyme and cut back on the amount of milk by 1/2 cup and omitted the cream - still creamy and delicious!