Not So Creamy Cream Of Asparagus Soup

I cannot believe I found this today! I cut it out of our local paper in March of 1988, made it once, we moved, and I never saw it again till this morning. It was in the basement in an old folder. The reason it appealed to me is that the potatoes act as a thickener rather than a lot of cream. And IF I recall, it was very tasty.. There are also 3 others using the same principle, but I never got to try them.(until now!) Cream of Potato, Cream of Mushroom, and Cream of Tomato.
- Ready In:
- 50mins
- Serves:
- Units:
16
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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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"I cannot believe I found this today! I cut it out of our local paper in March of 1988, made it once, we moved, and I never saw it again till this morning. It was in the basement in an old folder. The reason it appealed to me is that the potatoes act as a thickener rather than a lot of cream. And IF I recall, it was very tasty.. There are also 3 others using the same principle, but I never got to try them.(until now!) Cream of Potato, Cream of Mushroom, and Cream of Tomato."
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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.1Reply
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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.Reply
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