QUICK CREAMY ASPARAGUS SOUP

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After trying several different recipes for asparagus soup, I put together the best ingredients from each for my favorite version. This soup is great year-round and adds an elegant touch to special-occasion meals. -Pat Stevens, Granbury, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium leeks (white portion only), sliced
12 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute leeks and onions in oil and butter until tender. Add the asparagus and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender. Remove from the heat. Set aside 1 cup of asparagus pieces., In a blender, process the remaining asparagus mixture in batches until smooth; return to the pan. Stir in the cream, salt and pepper. Cook over low heat until heated through. Garnish with reserved asparagus pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 877mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Amanda Lefebvre
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This soup is amazing! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I love the way the asparagus and lemon zest flavors blend together.


Khdm Hsn
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This soup was just okay. It wasn't as creamy as I esperaba and the flavor was a bit bland. I think I would have liked it more if I had used fresh asparagus instead of frozen.


Bajro Pandzo
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I love this soup! It's so creamy and flavorful. I always add a bit of extra lemon zest to brighten up the flavor.


Preppy_ Freddie
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This soup is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Rory M
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! It was creamy and flavorful, and the asparagus was perfectly cooked. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Sameer Zulifiqar
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it more if I had added some additional seasonings, such as garlic, salt, and pepper.


mary ortega
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the delicate flavor of the asparagus. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Jacob Donahoe
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. It's creamy, rich, and satisfying. I love the way the asparagus and lemon zest flavors meld together. I'll definitely be making this soup again!


Pat Versluis
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This recipe was easy to follow and the soup turned out great! I used fresh asparagus from my garden and it was so flavorful. I also added a bit of grated Parmesan cheese to the top, which gave it a nice cheesy finish.


Phistos Ramarumo
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This soup was a delightful surprise! I love asparagus, but I've never had it in soup form before. The flavor was creamy and rich, with a hint of sweetness from the asparagus. I especially liked the addition of lemon zest, which brightened up the flav