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Asparagus Cheese Soup

SUBMITTED BY: Donald Laugherty

"Although I came from a large family, I had to adjust to cooking for two during the years I had a roommate. This soup is a springtime favorite."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 6 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  5 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  25 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups water, divided
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
  • 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 3/4 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
  • 4 slices process American cheese, diced
  • 1 bacon strip, cooked and crumbled

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a small skillet, combine 1 cup water, bouillon, seasoned salt, lemon-pepper and white pepper. Add asparagus. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until asparagus is tender. Remove asparagus; cool slightly.
  2. Cut off several asparagus tips and set aside. Cut remaining asparagus into larger pieces. Place asparagus pieces and cooking liquid in a blender or food processor; cover and process until smooth. In a saucepan, combine asparagus mixture and remaining water; heat through. Reduce heat; stir in cheese just until melted. Garnish with bacon bits and reserved asparagus tips.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2007 by WENDYSMILES
Soo easy and soo good! I'm craving it all the time! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2008 by kristilynn
Excellent!!! We were skeptical - we're not huge fans of asparagus but are always looking for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2007 by Dawn
Excellent recipe. I like that there is no cream. Very easy to make. I didn't have any white... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 27, 2008 by LEAPIELEE
I made this for myself and was planning on eating the other half for lunch... But it was so... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2008 by JimDaddy
Wow, talk about salty. We could not eat it. I would suggest not adding any salt until you... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2008 by DEBMCE4
This is delicious. Great alternative to cream based sauces. I added some potato in order to... MORE


 
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