Chilled Asparagus Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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6 tbsp unsalted butter (3/4 stick)
4 cups asparagus , cut into 1 inch pieces (about 1 1/2 lbs.)
2 cups green onions , cut into 1/2 inch pieces
4 cups chicken stock or 4 cups broth
1/4 cup dry sherry (optional)
12 fresh asparagus spears (garnish )
1 -2 cup half-and-half
salt
white pepper , to taste

Directions:

Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add asparagus and onion and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add stock and sherry;reduce heat to medium, cover and cook until asparagus is tender, 2 to 3 minutes;remove from heat.
Puree asparagus mixture in batches in blender or food mill;transfer to a non-metal container.
Cover and chill several hours or overnight.
Cook asparagus spears in boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes; pat dry.
To serve, add half and half to soup to desired consistancy.
Season with salt and white pepper.
Garnish each serving with 2 asparagus spears and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	281.93 Kcal (1180 kJ)
Calories from fat	183.26 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.36g	31%
Cholesterol	57.72mg	19%
Sodium	261.14mg	11%
Potassium	532.78mg	11%
Total Carbs	15.09g	5%
Sugars	6.81g	27%
Dietary Fiber	2.9g	12%
Protein	9.42g	19%
Vitamin C	11mg	18%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	2.7mg	15%
Calcium	113.2mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	72.37 Kcal (303 kJ)
Calories from fat	47.04 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.23g	31%
Cholesterol	14.82mg	19%
Sodium	67.04mg	11%
Potassium	136.77mg	11%
Total Carbs	3.87g	5%
Sugars	1.75g	27%
Dietary Fiber	0.74g	12%
Protein	2.42g	19%
Vitamin C	2.8mg	18%
Iron	0.7mg	15%
Calcium	29mg	11%

* 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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savory
bitter
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