Asparagus and Cheese Potato Soup

Name: Asparagus and Cheese Potato Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped; 4 teaspoons cooking oil; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups asparagus spears, cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 cups milk; 2 cups chicken broth; 8 ounces red potatoes, cubed; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded; 1/3 cup sour cream

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Recipe by Adopted Parisian

Potato soup with an elegant twist! So beautifully colored -it's creaminess is hard to resist!

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READY IN: 35mins

SERVES: 4-6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1

large onion, chopped
4

teaspoons cooking oil
3

tablespoons all-purpose flour
2

cups asparagus spears, cut into 1-inch pieces
2

cups milk
2

cups chicken broth
8

ounces red potatoes, cubed
2

garlic cloves, minced
1

cup cheddar cheese, shredded
¹⁄₃

cup sour cream

DIRECTIONS

In a large saucepan cook onion in hot oil over medium heat until tender. Sprinkle flour over onion and stir to coat. Add chicken broth, asparagus, milk, garlic, and potatoes.
Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly; reduce heat.
Simmer, covered, for 10 to 12 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Add cheddar and sour cream; stir until cheese is melted.