Asparagus, Ham, and Gruyere Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 tbsp unsalted butter
1 onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped (or 2)
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken stock
1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
12 oz cooked ham, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 cups milk
4 cups shredded gruyere cheese ( tossed with 2 tsp. all-purpose flour)
ground nutmeg ( a pinch)
salt
fresh ground black pepper
homemade crouton

Directions:

In a big pot, melt butter over medium heat; add in onion; saute until softened, about 6 minutes.
Add in garlic; stir/saute for 1 minute; sprinkle with flour and saute for 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in stock; add asparagus and ham; cook, stirring often, until asparagus is just tender, about 8 minutes.
Gradually whisk in milk and bring to a simmer; add cheese, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring with a wooden spoon after each addition until cheese is melted and blended; do not let boil.
Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper to taste.
Ladle into heated bowls and garnish with croutons.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	606.31 Kcal (2538 kJ)
Calories from fat	330.2 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	36.69g	56%
Cholesterol	130.97mg	44%
Sodium	1072.27mg	45%
Potassium	647.57mg	14%
Total Carbs	22.26g	7%
Sugars	9.53g	38%
Dietary Fiber	2.01g	8%
Protein	46.04g	92%
Vitamin C	6.5mg	11%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	1.6mg	9%
Calcium	1023.1mg	102%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	123.29 Kcal (516 kJ)
Calories from fat	67.14 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.46g	56%
Cholesterol	26.63mg	44%
Sodium	218.03mg	45%
Potassium	131.68mg	14%
Total Carbs	4.53g	7%
Sugars	1.94g	38%
Dietary Fiber	0.41g	8%
Protein	9.36g	92%
Vitamin C	1.3mg	11%
Iron	0.3mg	9%
Calcium	208mg	102%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Weightwatchers Points

14.8

Points
16

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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