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Ingredients
| asparagus: 2 lbs |
| onions: 1 (chopped) |
| olive oil: 4 Tbl |
| chicken broth: 6 cups |
Cream of Asparagus Soup (Without Cream)
Credit: Food.com
User rating:
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Prep Time
20 min -
Cook Time
30 min -
Servings
6 serving(s)
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- Cut the tips off of 12 asparagus (1 1/2") and set aside.
- Discard cut bottom ends of asparagus. Cut asparagus stalks into 1" pieces.
- Cook onion and asparagus in oil in large fry pan over medium heat, stirring often till softened (I cover the pan).
- Pour this into large sauce pan.
- Add broth and simmer on low medium about 15-20 minutes.
- While soup simmers, cook reserved asparagus tips in boiling salted water until just tender (3-4 minutes).
- and drain.
- Puree soup in a blender (or hand blender) until smooth.
- Ladle into bowls and season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with asparagus tips.