Recipes Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Cream of Fresh Asparagus Soup 4.8 (902) 751 Reviews 89 Photos This cream of asparagus soup recipe is perfect for making the most of fresh asparagus when it's in season — take advantage! Recipe by MARBALET Updated on August 26, 2022 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 89 89 89 89 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth, divided ½ cup chopped onion 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 pinch ground black pepper 1 cup milk ½ cup sour cream 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Directions Combine asparagus, 1/2 cup chicken broth, and onion in a large saucepan; cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, until asparagus is tender, about 12 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a blender; puree until smooth and set aside. In the same saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Increase heat to medium; add remaining chicken broth, stirring constantly, until the mixture boils. Stir in pureed asparagus and milk. Place sour cream in a small bowl and stir in a ladleful of hot soup until blended; pour into the soup and stir in lemon juice. Warm soup through to serving temperature, without boiling. Serve immediately. dotdash meredith food studios I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 196 Calories 13g Fat 14g Carbs 7g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 196 % Daily Value * Total Fat 13g 17% Saturated Fat 8g 41% Cholesterol 35mg 12% Sodium 1101mg 48% Total Carbohydrate 14g 5% Dietary Fiber 3g 10% Total Sugars 6g Protein 7g Vitamin C 9mg 45% Calcium 140mg 11% Iron 3mg 16% Potassium 402mg 9% * 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved