Asparagus Soup

Asparagus Soup

by Clara Delgado 2 years ago
4 (9)
15 minutes
118.5 kcal
11.2 g carbs
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Description

Velvety asparagus soup, lovely green color, great with crunchy rolls. My friend gave me this recipe, it originally used chicken broth. When my daughter became vegetarian, I modified it with vegetable broth instead! It also doubles easily. This soup will tempt even asparagus haters!

Ingredients
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 dash garlic powder
  • 1 dash white pepper
  • 1 cup 1% milk
Directions
  1. 1. Microwave onion and butter on HIGH for 2 minutes. Add asparagus, vegetable broth, garlic powder and white pepper. Microwave, covered, on HIGH for 10 to 12 minutes. Puree in blender.
  2. 2. Return mixture to microwave safe dish, stir in milk and microwave until heated through.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 4 servings
calories: 118.5 kcal
carbohydrates: 11.2 g
protein: 5.2 g
saturated fat: 4.1 g
cholesterol: 18.3 mg
sodium: 197.9 mg
fiber: 2.9 g
sugar: 6.9 g