Directions:
- Trim, peel, and cut the asparagus into 1 pieces.
- Steam the asparagus for about ten minutes.
- Remove the asparagus and save the asparagus water to either make the chicken broth or to use in the soup and omit the chicken broth.
- In a large pot, melt the butter.
- Add the steamed asparagus and oregano. Cook in the butter for a few minutes.
- Add the flour to the asparagus, stir, then add the chicken broth or asparagus water.
- Stir again.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until the asparagus is soft.
- Remove from heat and blend until smooth.
- Stir in the milk or cream, then reheat but do not let the mixture boil. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 152.14 Kcal (637 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 80.61 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 8.96g | 14% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 21.17mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 732.9mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 434.65mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbs | 12.9g | 4% | |
| Sugars | 4.32g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.03g | 12% | |
| Protein | 4.39g | 9% | |
| Vitamin C | 17.8mg | 30% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 109.8mg | 11% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 46.05 Kcal (193 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 24.4 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 2.71g | 14% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 6.41mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 221.85mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 131.57mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbs | 3.91g | 4% | |
| Sugars | 1.31g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.92g | 12% | |
| Protein | 1.33g | 9% | |
| Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 33.2mg | 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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