Asparagus Potato Soup Recipe
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Asparagus Potato Soup

By: Sherry McKellar 
"'This creamy and comforting soup is a terrific way to warm up on a cold or rainy day,' writes Sherry McKellar of Springville, Utah. Hearty bowls featuring tender potatoes and asparagus get a special touch when topped with bacon and cheddar cheese."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (38)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups diced peeled potatoes
  • 1/2 pound fresh asparagus, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Dash pepper
  • 12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
  • 3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan or soup kettle, combine the potatoes, asparagus, onion, celery, bouillon and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in the butter.
  2. In a bowl, combine flour, cream, milk, salt and pepper until smooth; add to the vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Garnish with bacon and cheese.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2009 by Jill   view full review
Really delicious - doesn't even need the bacon and cheddar. I substituted fat-free evaporated...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2007 by kaybee   view full review
Really great... even better if you puree the veggies after the 15 minute simmer. Also a fresh...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2007 by Melanie Booth   view full review
I made it without the bacon and using vegetable boiullon instead of chicken bouillon. It makes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2010 by Linda   view full review
Used 1 1/2 c evap, skim milk for cream and milk. I left the skins on the potato for nutrition....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2008 by Kandyce78   view full review
I added 2 cloves of garlic and used chicken stock instead of water and buillion. I also ended...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2009 by LisaSLomax Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I made this sans onion & bacon (personal preference & I didn't have any!) since I had some...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2010 by gego   view full review
Very good.......in my opinion, the bacon and cheese really elevate this very mild soup. I did...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2009 by Pam-3BoysMama Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I left out the celery since I didn't seem to have any. I also cooked the asparagus separately...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2008 by amykay   view full review
Really good soup!! It tasted like someithing you would get at a restaraunt. Very creamy.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2011 by Linda   view full review
Made it twice. Second time,No bacon.Alway's peel asper, and celery.(Sorry for the pun. No...

 

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