ASPARAGUS CRESS SOUP FOR 2

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This refreshing soup from Teresa Lillycrop of Puslinch, Ontario puts peppery watercress in the spotlight! Serve it with bread for lunch or as a first course to a special meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup chopped green onions
4 teaspoons butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 bunch watercress, stems removed (about 1/2 cup, lightly packed)
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash white pepper
Dash cayenne pepper
Sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, saute onions in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended; cook for 2 minutes or until golden brown., Gradually stir in broth; bring to a boil. Add asparagus and watercress. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes or until asparagus is tender. Remove from the heat; cool slightly., In a blender, process soup until smooth. Return to the pan. Stir in the cream, salt and peppers; heat through (do not boil). Serve with a dollop of sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 14g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 678mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

volar michael Jacksn 2
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. It's also a very healthy and flavorful soup.


Jafari Sajad
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the texture is perfect. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Taban Joseph
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the asparagus and cress give it a really unique flavor. I highly recommend this recipe!


Z'Code 88
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love the creamy texture and the subtle flavor of the asparagus and cress. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Vivo Y 20
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. It's also a very healthy and flavorful soup. I will definitely be making this again.


Natalie Trumbo
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it! It's so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Mohammed Hamid
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the texture is perfect. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Heba Abd Rabo
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This soup was delicious! I loved the combination of asparagus and cress, and the soup was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Jerome Ervin
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! It was creamy and flavorful, and the asparagus and cress were a perfect combination. I will definitely be making this again.


PATHUM SALINDA
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper, and it was much better. I also think it would be good with some crumbled bacon on top.


Kayemba Moses
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the asparagus and cress give it a really unique flavor. I highly recommend this recipe!


The Zain Malik
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love the creamy texture and the subtle flavor of the asparagus and cress. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Pramish Grg
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the asparagus and cress. I will definitely be making this again.


Ediangu Gabriel
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This is a great recipe for a light and flavorful soup. I used fresh asparagus and cress from my garden, and the soup turned out beautifully. I will definitely be making this again.


Cull Chris
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This soup was easy to make and absolutely delicious. The asparagus and cress were a perfect pairing, and the soup was so creamy and flavorful. I served it with a side of crusty bread and it was the perfect meal.


ZU MISBAH
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I'm not usually a fan of asparagus, but this soup changed my mind! The cress added a really nice flavor and the soup was so creamy and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ellie Schmitt
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This asparagus cress soup was a delightful surprise! The flavors were so well-balanced, with the asparagus and cress providing a perfect combination of earthy and peppery notes. The soup was also incredibly creamy and smooth, thanks to the heavy crea