Vegetarian Asperagus Bisque Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 tsp olive oil
2 onions, chopped
2 lbs. asparagus
3 14 oz. cans vegetable broth
3 bay leaves
1-1 1/2 tsp. dried tarragon (to taste, but be careful as tarragon is very assertive)
3 tsp. cream sherry
1/2 cup evaporated whole milk
3 tsp. sour cream (lite or no fat is ok)
1-2 tsp. jalapeno hot sauce
kosher salt to taste

Directions:

Prepare the asparagus. Rinse and then bend each stalk until the bottom part naturally breaks off. Discard the bottoms. Cut off the tips on the diagonal and reserve them.
In a heavy pot, sauté the onions in olive oil until soft.
Add the asparagus, broth, bay leaves, tarragon and 1t. hot sauce and 2 T. sherry. The liquid should cover the vegetables. Add water if necessary. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer. Simmer covered for 40-60 minutes, or until the asparagus is very tender.
While the soup is cooking, blanch the asparagus tips. Bring a small pot or sauce pan of salted water to a boil. Add the tips and cook for about 2 minutes, until they become crisp-tender. When done, immediate cool in iced water. Drain and set aside.
When the asparagus is soft, add the condensed milk. Let cool a bit. Remove the bay leaves. Puree in a blender or with a hand blender. Blend in the sour cream. Reheat soup over low. Adjust the salt and hot sauce. Add 1 T sherry.
Serve topped with asparagus tips.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	230.3 Kcal (964 kJ)
Calories from fat	74.42 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.27g	13%
Cholesterol	9.61mg	3%
Sodium	1075.41mg	45%
Potassium	738.72mg	16%
Total Carbs	33.54g	11%
Sugars	8.51g	34%
Dietary Fiber	5.76g	23%
Protein	9.16g	18%
Vitamin C	16.1mg	27%
Iron	5mg	28%
Calcium	130.7mg	13%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	55.45 Kcal (232 kJ)
Calories from fat	17.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.99g	13%
Cholesterol	2.31mg	3%
Sodium	258.94mg	45%
Potassium	177.87mg	16%
Total Carbs	8.08g	11%
Sugars	2.05g	34%
Dietary Fiber	1.39g	23%
Protein	2.21g	18%
Vitamin C	3.9mg	27%
Iron	1.2mg	28%
Calcium	31.5mg	13%

* 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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