Creamy Asparagus Soup

Submitted by beckas

"From the local paper. I have not tried this soup but I plan to try it soon."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs asparagus
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3⁄4 cup minced shallot
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 3⁄4 teaspoon thyme
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄3 cup parmesan cheese

directions

1. Cut asparagus into 1 inch chunks.
2. Place chicken broth in pot and add asparagus chunks.
3. Bring to a boil and simmer five minutes until tender.
4. In a small saucepan, melt butter and saute shallots and garlic for five minutes.
5. Add flour and cook for one minute.
6. Add flour mixture to chicken broth and stir until thickened.
7. Blend soup in blender until semi-smooth.
8. Return to pan and add half& half, thyme, and pepper.
9. Simmer for five minutes.
10. Add parmesan cheese until melted.
11. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.

Reviews

[Sageca]

This is really a great asparagus soup; I followed everything except the thyme; we don't care for it; but that parmesan at the end bring it up a few notches; thanks or posting.

 

[iris5555]

What a delicious soup. I used less thyme as I wasn't sure I'd like it, but it was a fine addition. Good without the cheese, but excellent with it!

 

[Tisme]

So quick and so simple. I did also boil a little longer than stated, but the end result was fantastic. This is a great tasting soup and I just loved it.

 

[yogiclarebear]

Very nice and simple recipe. I had to add almost a full cup extra of broth, the soup was just to thick! I would also add less thyme and a bit of salt next time. I used non-fat half and half. Thanks beckas!

 

[ejnei]

Yummy. Having it hot now. Can't wait to try it cold. I didn't add the parmesan cheese.