Directions:
- Cut off the tough bottom ends of the asparagus and discard.
- Cut off the tips of the asparagus and set into a bowl; set aside a few of them for garnishing later.
- Chop the stalks of the asparagus into small, bite sized pieces and add to the bowl of asparagus tips.
- Place butter in a heavy, deep round microwaveable dish (such as a white Corningware casserole) and let it melt on HIGH for approximately 1 minute, or until melted.
- Add the onion and aspargus tips& spears to the butter, cover, and cook on HIGH for about 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in the flour, mixing well.
- Next, pour in the broth and add the chives, stir, recover, and cook on HIGH for 10 minutes, stirring 3 times during this process.
- Asparagus should be very tender- if not, return for 2 more minutes, stir, test again, repeat if needed.
- Remove from microwave (wear oven mits) and puree using a wand blender (or use your regular blender).
- Add cream, lemon juice, and seasonings to taste.
- Get the asparagus tips you set aside for the garnish and put them into the microwave, in a microwave safe dish, for just about 2 minutes or so- just enough to blanch them so they aren't so raw tasting.
- Ladle soup into individual bowls and garnish with an asparagus tip before serving.
- NOTE: Since microwaves vary greatly, there may be some variations in the cooking times depending upon your microwave.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 157.63 Kcal (660 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 103.17 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 11.46g | 18% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 34.05mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 580.79mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 329.99mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbs | 10.23g | 3% | |
| Sugars | 2.35g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.16g | 9% | |
| Protein | 2.68g | 5% | |
| Vitamin C | 18.2mg | 30% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 42.6mg | 4% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 56.34 Kcal (236 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 36.87 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 4.1g | 18% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 12.17mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 207.57mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 117.94mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbs | 3.66g | 3% | |
| Sugars | 0.84g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.77g | 9% | |
| Protein | 0.96g | 5% | |
| Vitamin C | 6.5mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 15.2mg | 4% | |
* 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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