Quick and Easy Creamy Asparagus Potato Soup

This soup is prepared and cooked in about 15 minutes. Great for a quick lunch or light supper. Taken from the "Great Tasting Money Saving" cookbook.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can asparagus spears, drained
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can new potatoes, drained
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
• 1⁄8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 (14 ounce) can fat free chicken broth
• 1  cup low-fat milk or 1  cup half-and-half

Directions

1. Place asparagus, potatoes, thyme and garlic powder in food processor or blender (in batches if needed); process until smooth.
2. Pour into medium saucepan, add broth.
3. Bring to a boil.
4. Stir in milk; heat through. (do not boil).
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste, if desired.
6. Serve hot or cold.
7. Thin with additional milk or water, if desired.