Creamy Asparagus Soup with Lobster Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
2 tbsp butter, melted
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
3 lb fresh asparagus , cut into pieces
1 cup peeled and chopped potato
1 cup milk
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/2 tsp salt
3 cups (about 10 oz) cooked and chopped lobster
toasted sliced almonds

Directions:

Cook onion in butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat 5 minutes or until onion is tender.
Stir in flour; gradually add chicken broth, stirring constantly. Add asparagus and potato, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Let cool slightly.
Puree asparagus mixture in a blender or food processor in batches until smooth, scraping down sides, if necessary. Add milk, whipping cream, and salt, stirring well. Cook over medium heat just until thoroughly heated.
Ladle soup into individual serving bowls. Top evenly with chopped lobster, and sprinkle with toasted almonds.
Note: Substitute cooked crab or shrimp for the lobster, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1048.41 Kcal (4389 kJ)
Calories from fat	383.49 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	42.61g	66%
Cholesterol	256.66mg	86%
Sodium	3962.65mg	165%
Potassium	4466.89mg	95%
Total Carbs	116.42g	39%
Sugars	50.7g	203%
Dietary Fiber	32.85g	131%
Protein	57.6g	115%
Vitamin C	131.9mg	220%
Vitamin A	1.6mg	54%
Iron	28.7mg	159%
Calcium	857.1mg	86%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	39.77 Kcal (167 kJ)
Calories from fat	14.55 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.62g	66%
Cholesterol	9.74mg	86%
Sodium	150.31mg	165%
Potassium	169.44mg	95%
Total Carbs	4.42g	39%
Sugars	1.92g	203%
Dietary Fiber	1.25g	131%
Protein	2.18g	115%
Vitamin C	5mg	220%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	54%
Iron	1.1mg	159%
Calcium	32.5mg	86%

* 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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salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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