Asparagus Soup with Basil Cream Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 lb asparagus, ends and tips cut off and reserved separatelyand stalks cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
2 1/2 cups water
2 medium onions, chopped fine
1 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
1/2 tsp salt

Directions:

In a small saucepan simmer reserved asparagus ends in water, covered, 15 minutes. Remove and discard asparagus ends with slotted spoon and bring water to a boil. Add reserved asparagus tips and cook, uncovered, over high heat until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer asparagus tips with slotted spoon to a colander, reserving cooking liquid, and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Drain tips well.
In a 4-quart heavy saucepan cook onions in butter with salt and pepper to taste over moderate heat, stirring until pale golden. Add asparagus stalk pieces, broth, and reserved cooking liquid and simmer, covered, 15 minutes, or until asparagus pieces are tender.
Basil cream Make basil cream while soup simmers: In a small saucepan bring cream to a boil and stir in basil and salt. Cook mixture over high heat, stirring, until basil is wilted, about 5 to 10 seconds, and in a blender purée mixture. Return basil cream to small saucepan and keep warm.
Purée soup in cleaned blender in small batches and return to 4-quart saucepan, thinning with water if desired. Season soup with salt and pepper and heat over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
Divide soup among 6 bowls and add asparagus tips, arranging them decoratively. Drizzle basil cream over each serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	106.21 Kcal (445 kJ)
Calories from fat	50.73 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.64g	9%
Cholesterol	18.29mg	6%
Sodium	422.28mg	18%
Potassium	499.71mg	11%
Total Carbs	10.86g	4%
Sugars	5.14g	21%
Dietary Fiber	4.52g	18%
Protein	4.41g	9%
Vitamin C	18.7mg	31%
Iron	3.9mg	22%
Calcium	73mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	27.25 Kcal (114 kJ)
Calories from fat	13.02 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.45g	9%
Cholesterol	4.69mg	6%
Sodium	108.35mg	18%
Potassium	128.22mg	11%
Total Carbs	2.79g	4%
Sugars	1.32g	21%
Dietary Fiber	1.16g	18%
Protein	1.13g	9%
Vitamin C	4.8mg	31%
Iron	1mg	22%
Calcium	18.7mg	7%

* 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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