Creamy Asparagus Soup

 

 

 

 

 

Creamy Asparagus Soup

 3 cups steamed asparagus

1 1/2 cups chicken broth

1 Tbsp butter

1 Tbsp flour

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp dried thyme

1/4 tsp dried dill

1/8 tsp pepper

1 cup light cream

Wash asparagus and chop off bottom 3-4 inches and discard.  Steam asparagus in about 1 inch of water for 6-8 minutes or until cooked. Using blender or food processor, blend asparagus and 1 cup of chicken broth 1 minute or till smooth. Set aside.

In medium saucepan melt butter. Stir in flour seasonings, salt and pepper. Add milk all at once.  Cook and stir till slightly thickened and bubbly. Cook 1 minute more.

Stir in blended asparagus and remaining broth.  Cook and stir until heated through.

Makes 4 servings.

176 Calories

8.5 Carbs

15 Fats

4.5 Proteins

2.25 Fibers