Sylvia's Asparagus Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 medium red potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
1 onion, cut into large chunks
3 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 (14 oz) cans asparagus, pieces drained and 1/2 cup juice from can reserved
2 cups half-and-half
salt
pepper
cayenne pepper , to taste

Directions:

Boil potatoes and onion in broth in large pot until potatoes are tender (about 30 minutes).
Meanwhile, in small skillet, melt butter and saute garlic, do not brown. Set aside.
When potatoes are tender, drain broth from potatoes and onions but reserve broth.
Add butter, garlic, asparagus and reserved juice to potatoes and onions.
Put in blender, in small batches, and add broth and half-and-half a little at a time. Blend and pour back into pot through a strainer to remove fibrous part of asparagus.
Season to taste. Serve warm with crackers.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	503.57 Kcal (2108 kJ)
Calories from fat	337.67 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	37.52g	58%
Cholesterol	105.78mg	35%
Sodium	731.47mg	30%
Potassium	1143.14mg	24%
Total Carbs	35.17g	12%
Sugars	3.34g	13%
Dietary Fiber	4.43g	18%
Protein	8.02g	16%
Vitamin C	32.8mg	55%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	9%
Iron	1.9mg	10%
Calcium	176.9mg	18%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	92.08 Kcal (386 kJ)
Calories from fat	61.75 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.86g	58%
Cholesterol	19.34mg	35%
Sodium	133.75mg	30%
Potassium	209.03mg	24%
Total Carbs	6.43g	12%
Sugars	0.61g	13%
Dietary Fiber	0.81g	18%
Protein	1.47g	16%
Vitamin C	6mg	55%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	9%
Iron	0.3mg	10%
Calcium	32.4mg	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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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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