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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 88.2
  • Total Fat: 3.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 8.4 mg
  • Sodium: 929.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 11.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.7 g
  • Protein: 4.6 g

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Creamy Asparagus Soup

Submitted by: CHUBBYGIRL07

Introduction

This is based on a recipe I found in a health magazine a while ago This is based on a recipe I found in a health magazine a while ago
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    1 lb fresh asparagus, tough ends removed, stalks cut into 1'' pcs
    2 - 14.5 oz cans reduced-sodium chicken (or veggie) broth
    2 bay leaves
    1 cup skim milk
    3 TBSP cornstarch
    1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
    1 tsp fresh lemon juice
    1/2 tsp salt
    1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine asparagus and one can of broth. Set pan over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, partially cover and simmer 8-10 minutes, until asparagus are tender. Remove 6 asparagus tips and set aside.

In a blender or food processor, puree asparagus mixture until smooth. Return puree to pan and add remaining can of broth. Add bay leaves and bring to a simmer. Whisk together milk and cornstarch. Add milk mixture to pan and simmer until mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.

Place sour cream in a small bowl. Add a spoonful of asparagus soup and stir to heat sour cream. Add sour cream mixture to saucepan along with lemon juice, salt and pepper. Simmer 1 minute. Remove bay leaves.

Pour soup into 6 bowls and top with the 6 asparagus tips.



Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CHUBBYGIRL07.






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  • CARIOLA

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    This was excellent! I didn't have quite enough sour cream, so I used a little nonfat Greek yogurt to make up the difference. With a slice of crusty bread, it was the perfect cool weather lunch. - 9/26/10

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  • PLIEN33

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    Delicious! I used fat free sour cream and it came out great! - 3/18/10

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  • KANDOLAKER

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    Very tasty!! Excellent soup. - 6/5/13

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  • BONIFIANT


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    Looked on SparkPeople recipes for a creamy asparagus soup. Made this for lunch, following the recipe except that I had only fat-free sour cream. It is delicious and a recipe I plan to save. It would make a wonderful "cup of soup" to begin a meal. - 4/8/13

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  • ALBAM4

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    I love this recipe! It's fast, easy, and the soup is delicious! It's very smooth and definitely doesn't taste like a "diet" recipe. I'll be making another batch soon. - 4/2/13

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  • CALLMECARRIE

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    Delicious! - 3/26/13

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  • DAISY443

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    Yum! - 2/15/12

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  • RGULLEY72

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    Excellent taste and good for you! - 11/6/11

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  • NUTMEG45

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    my husband turned his nose up when i brought home asparagus. After eating this soup he begged me to make more! - 5/10/11

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  • MZWIEG

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    This was a very good, easy, low calorie soup! If you love asparagus, you should try this recipe. - 4/18/11

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  • JADEDRIDER180

    Very Good
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    I needed just a bit more salt, overall a great recipe! - 12/15/10

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  • ZEPHIA1


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    Thanks for sharing, this whips up in a jiffy & is certainly low cal. Yummy - 6/15/10

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  • SPACELADY53

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    I had leftover asparagus from Easter, so decided to give this a try. It's just delicious -- and the calorie count is excellent. This will be something I make regularly now! - 4/6/10

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  • TERRIKOELSCH

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    Really good. Even my husband, who doesn't like asparagus, liked it. - 3/20/10

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  • DOGDEN


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    Absolutely WONDERFUL! The soup is tasty, easy to make... delicious! - 2/8/10

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  • AMBER326

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    Deeelish! Thank you!! - 1/24/10

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  • LULULOWRY


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    This is a tasty soup - and it tastes and feels like it has heavy cream in it. Very easy to improvise - my son likes it with a little tobasco sauce! - 12/15/09

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  • MODESTA

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    I had asparagus today and didn't know what to do with the tough ends, so I made this soup. I just simmered the asparagus longer to soften, then put in the strainer after blending it in the food processor. It was so good (I hate wasting) next time though I will use the best part of the asparagus lol. - 7/20/09

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  • HUGMONKEYMOM

    Very Good
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    Tasty and creamy, a great base for adding all sorts of other flavors. - 7/8/09

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  • TASHTEGO

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    Great recipe... simple and easy enough with ingredients on hand. A great use for that bunch of 'sparagus that was starting to get a bit "elderly" in the fridge. Can't wait to see how it freezes/thaws too! - 3/28/09

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  • AUTHORLINDA

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    Made this for dinner tonight. Substituted thyme and non-fat plain yogurt for the bay leaf and sour cream. Added a bit more salt and sprinkled about a tbs. grated parmeson on top. Recipe is easy and tasty--will make again. - 3/16/09

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  • ZELDA1113

    Very Good
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    I substituted fresh sage for the bay leaves because that is what I had on hand. I didn't remove the sage leaves but just chopped them very fine.

    Very tasty! - 5/28/08

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  • ACACIA6

    Very Good
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    Very yummy and creamy. I added some fresh parsley. Next time I will add the shitakes...mmmm. - 5/25/08

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  • REALLYROXANNE

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    My whole family loved this! Easy and worth making! - 4/11/08

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  • CBERGMS

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    I have made this several times it is delicous. I made this and took it to my mother's house and she has told all of your friends how good it is. - 3/31/08

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