Asparagus Cheese Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
6 cup milk
4 cup cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces), cooked and drained
3 cup (12 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
4 tsp minced fresh thyme
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
croutons and additional shredded cheddar cheese , optional

Directions:

In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add asparagus and heat through. Add the cheese, thyme and nutmeg. Cook until cheese is melted, stirring frequently (do not boil). Garnish with croutons and additional cheese if desired. Yield: 6-8 servings (2 quarts).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	190.89 Kcal (799 kJ)
Calories from fat	83.84 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.32g	14%
Cholesterol	30.09mg	10%
Sodium	738.07mg	31%
Potassium	507.73mg	11%
Total Carbs	16g	5%
Sugars	10.2g	41%
Dietary Fiber	1.99g	8%
Protein	10.46g	21%
Vitamin C	7.8mg	13%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	1.1mg	6%
Calcium	326mg	33%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	64.19 Kcal (269 kJ)
Calories from fat	28.19 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.13g	14%
Cholesterol	10.12mg	10%
Sodium	248.21mg	31%
Potassium	170.75mg	11%
Total Carbs	5.38g	5%
Sugars	3.43g	41%
Dietary Fiber	0.67g	8%
Protein	3.52g	21%
Vitamin C	2.6mg	13%
Iron	0.4mg	6%
Calcium	109.6mg	33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

4.2

Points
5

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low cholesterol

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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