Creamy Asparagus Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus, washed , bottoms trimmed ,cut into 1 inch pieces
3 cups chicken broth
3 tbsp butter
3 large shallots, peeled and minced (3/4 cup)
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp flour
1 cup half-and-half
3/4 tsp thyme
1/4 tsp pepper
1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Directions:

Place asparagus in a large saucepan with broth.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 5 to 10 minutes until asparagus is tender.
Melt butter in a small skillet.
Add shallots and garlic; saute 5 minutes until softened.
Stir in flour and cook 1 minute more.
Add to the saucepan with cooked asparagus.
Stir until the soup has thickened.
Let cool, then transfer to a blender or food processor and process until mixture is not quite completely smooth.
There should still be some small pieces of asparagus left.
Return soup to saucepan and simmer 5 minutes.
Add half& half, thyme and pepper.
Simmer 5 minutes more.
Add cheese and cook just until melted.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	235.57 Kcal (986 kJ)
Calories from fat	114.79 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.75g	20%
Cholesterol	33.35mg	11%
Sodium	637.73mg	27%
Potassium	646.99mg	14%
Total Carbs	24.11g	8%
Sugars	8.32g	33%
Dietary Fiber	5.09g	20%
Protein	8.14g	16%
Vitamin C	21.9mg	37%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	3.4mg	19%
Calcium	177.6mg	18%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	64.31 Kcal (269 kJ)
Calories from fat	31.34 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.48g	20%
Cholesterol	9.11mg	11%
Sodium	174.1mg	27%
Potassium	176.63mg	14%
Total Carbs	6.58g	8%
Sugars	2.27g	33%
Dietary Fiber	1.39g	20%
Protein	2.22g	16%
Vitamin C	6mg	37%
Iron	0.9mg	19%
Calcium	48.5mg	18%

* 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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