CREAMY HAM AND ASPARAGUS SOUP
Like most country cooks, I often bake a large ham so that I can use leftovers in tasty dishes like this. Fresh asparagus is wonderful in this soup's creamy broth.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place asparagus in a large saucepan with enough water to cover; cook until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside. , In a large heavy saucepan, saute carrot in butter for 3-5 minutes; add onions and saute 2 minutes longer or until tender. Stir in flour; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Add broth, ham, mushrooms and reserved asparagus. Reduce heat; add cream. Heat through but do not boil. Add salt and pepper. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 881mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
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