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Cream of Fresh Asparagus Soup I

Name: Cream of Fresh Asparagus Soup I
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds fresh asparagus; 1.5 cups chopped onion; 6 tablespoons butter; 1 pinch salt; 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups water; 4 cups hot milk; 1 teaspoon dried dill weed; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon ground white pepper; 2 tablespoons tamari

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What a great way to use that spring-fresh asparagus!

Recipe by MARBALET

Updated on August 4, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

40 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

1 ½ pounds fresh asparagus
1 ½ cups chopped onion
6 tablespoons butter
1 pinch salt
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups water
4 cups hot milk
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground white pepper
2 tablespoons tamari

Directions

Break off and discard tough asparagus bottoms. Break off tips; set aside. Coarsely chop stalks.
Cook in skillet over medium heat with onion in butter, salting lightly, for 8 to 10 minutes.
When onions are clear, sprinkle with flour. Continue to stir over lowest possible heat 5 to 8 minutes.
Slowly add water or stock, stirring constantly. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened. Cool slightly.
In blender, puree sauce bit-by-bit with milk until thoroughly smooth.
Return puree to 3-quart pan, preferably a double boiler. Add dill, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, and tamari. Heat gently but don't boil.
As soup heats, cook asparagus tips in boiling water until tender, but still very green, about 2 minutes; drain. Add whole pieces to soup.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

255	Calories
15g	Fat
22g	Carbs
10g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 255
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g	19%
Saturated Fat 9g	47%
Cholesterol 44mg	15%
Sodium 876mg	38%
Total Carbohydrate 22g	8%
Dietary Fiber 3g	12%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 10g
Vitamin C 10mg	49%
Calcium 236mg	18%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 562mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.