Not So Creamy Cream Of Asparagus Soup
photo by kiwiheather
- Ready In:
- 50mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
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5
ingredients
- 1 lb fresh asparagus
- 2 tablespoons margarine
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 medium white potatoes or 2 medium idaho potatoes, peeled and cut up
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
- 1 can water
- white pepper
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 1⁄4 cup cream or 1/4 cup half-and-half
- 1 dash lemon juice
directions
- Wash asparagus and trim away outside of woody stalks.
- Cut stalks into 1-inch pieces.
- Melt margarine in a large saucepan over medium heat; saute asparagus, onion, and potatoes until onion is translucent.
- Add chicken broth and water,and bring to a boil.
- Turn down the heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes Place in blender and blend until vegetables are are pureed.
- Return to saucepan over low heat.
- Stir in white pepper, nutmeg, cream or half-and-half, and lemon juice.
- Heat a few minutes longer, but do not allow soup to boil.
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Reviews
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This was absolutely wonderful! I didn't add the lemon, used red potatoes and black pepper because I didn't feel like running to the store in the pouring rain!This soup was real easy to make and has a great texture. I might add more asparagus next time just because I can never get enough. Thanks Mep!
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Very nice recipe. I did add vegetable broth instead of the water but also the chicken broth as the recipe states. I added just a hint of garlic and ground pepper. Garnished with chopped fresh dill and a small scoop of sour cream. It was a very light version of asparagus soup, but definitely enjoyed it and will male it again.
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Very nice recipe. I did add vegetable broth instead of the water but also the chicken broth as the recipe states. I added just a hint of garlic and ground pepper. Garnished with chopped fresh dill and a small scoop of sour cream. It was a very light version of asparagus soup, but definitely enjoyed it and will male it again.
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I thought this was just wonderful. Creamy, but not overly so - the potato adds a great texture to the soup! This recipe was sooooo easy - it took longer than reheating a can, but the flavour was worth it. I added lemon pepper instead of white pepper (it was all I had),used reconstituted veggie stock (I'm a vegetarian) and half a tub of ricotta to give it a little protein, but otherwise like this untouched. I will DEFINITELY be making this again! Thanks for posting.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
HEP MEP
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