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Quick and Hearty Asparagus Soup

By: TheBaroness  
"This great spring soup is delicious and filling. When I was single, I liked to freeze leftovers. Now, my husband gobbles it up before I can find a lid for my tupperware!"

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon butter
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  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
  • 6 cups milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring

Directions

  1. Cut the asparagus spears into bite-size pieces; set the tips aside. Divide the spear pieces into two separate microwave-safe containers. Place 1/2 tablespoon butter in each bowl. Loosely cover both containers and place in the microwave oven; cook on High until the asparagus is completely soft, 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. While the asparagus steams, melt 1/2 cup butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; cook the onion and garlic in the butter until soft, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle in the flour and stir briskly for 1 minute. Add the chicken soup, milk, hot pepper sauce, salt, pepper, liquid smoke, and the steamed asparagus stalks; cook until heated through, 7 to 10 minutes.
  3. Pour about 3/4 of the soup into a blender in batches, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the soup moving before leaving it on to puree. Puree until smooth and pour into a clean pot. Add the remaining 1/4 of the soup into the pureed soup; stir in the asparagus spears. Cook until thoroughly reheated, about 5 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 363 | Total Fat: 25.4g | Cholesterol: 69mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 29, 2009 by Carla 
Thicker than I thought it would be. I would like it better with some Chicken or Turkey... MORE

 
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