Silky Cream of Asparagus Soup Recipe

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Silky Cream of Asparagus Soup
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Directions:

  1. Wash asparagus, remove tips and any hard (woody) stem at the base.
  2. Simmer the tips in a small sauce pan using just enough milk to cover them.
  3. Simmer approximately 5 minutes until tender, set aside and keep warm.
  4. Cut tender stalks into 2 piecesand place in a medium sauce pan.
  5. Add stock, onion and celery; simmer covered for 30 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and liquify in a blender in small batches.
  7. Melt butter in a small sauce pan, whisk in flour, stiring constantly to avoid burning.
  8. Slowly stir in the cream.
  9. Add the cream mixture to the asparagus stock and heat to thicken.
  10. Add asparagus tips discarding the milk.
  11. Season with salt, paprika and white peper to taste.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 224.04 Kcal (938 kJ)
Calories from fat 140.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.62g 24%
Cholesterol 43.75mg 15%
Sodium 1472.73mg 61%
Potassium 609.9mg 13%
Total Carbs 14.02g 5%
Sugars 3.69g 15%
Dietary Fiber 3.5g 14%
Protein 4.25g 8%
Vitamin C 32.7mg 55%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 2.7mg 15%
Calcium 107.5mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 41.45 Kcal (174 kJ)
Calories from fat 26.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.89g 24%
Cholesterol 8.09mg 15%
Sodium 272.44mg 61%
Potassium 112.83mg 13%
Total Carbs 2.59g 5%
Sugars 0.68g 15%
Dietary Fiber 0.65g 14%
Protein 0.79g 8%
Vitamin C 6.1mg 55%
Iron 0.5mg 15%
Calcium 19.9mg 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.1
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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