Cheesy Cream of Asparagus Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 packages (12 oz each) frozen cut asparagus
1/4 cup butter
2 tbsp king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
4 cups milk
1 cup (4 oz) shredded monterey jack cheese
4 to 5 drops hot pepper sauce
1-1/2 tsp salt
3/4 to 1 tsp pepper

Directions:

Prepare asparagus according to package directions; drain and set aside. In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool slightly.
Pour half of the milk mixture into a blender; add half of the asparagus. Cover and process until blended. Strain and discard pulp; return soup to the saucepan. Repeat with the remaining milk mixture and asparagus. Stir in the cheese, hot pepper sauce, salt and pepper; heat through (do not boil). Yield: 6 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	156.43 Kcal (655 kJ)
Calories from fat	81.81 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.09g	14%
Cholesterol	27.81mg	9%
Sodium	677.17mg	28%
Potassium	290.02mg	6%
Total Carbs	11.5g	4%
Sugars	8.22g	33%
Dietary Fiber	0.28g	1%
Protein	6.67g	13%
Vitamin C	3mg	5%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	241.4mg	24%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	80.72 Kcal (338 kJ)
Calories from fat	42.22 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.69g	14%
Cholesterol	14.35mg	9%
Sodium	349.45mg	28%
Potassium	149.66mg	6%
Total Carbs	5.94g	4%
Sugars	4.24g	33%
Dietary Fiber	0.15g	1%
Protein	3.44g	13%
Vitamin C	1.6mg	5%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	124.6mg	24%

* 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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