Quick and Hearty Asparagus Soup

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This great spring soup is delicious and filling. When I was single, I liked to freeze leftovers. Now, my husband gobbles it up before I can find a lid for my tupperware!

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • ½ cup butter

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of chicken soup

  • 6 cups milk

  • ½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce

  • 2 tablespoons salt

  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring

Directions

  1. Cut the asparagus spears into bite-size pieces; set the tips aside. Divide the spear pieces into two separate microwave-safe containers. Place 1/2 tablespoon butter in each bowl. Loosely cover both containers and place in the microwave oven; cook on High until the asparagus is completely soft, 15 to 20 minutes.

  2. While the asparagus steams, melt 1/2 cup butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; cook the onion and garlic in the butter until soft, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle in the flour and stir briskly for 1 minute. Add the chicken soup, milk, hot pepper sauce, salt, pepper, liquid smoke, and the steamed asparagus stalks; cook until heated through, 7 to 10 minutes.

  3. Pour about 3/4 of the soup into a blender in batches, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the soup moving before leaving it on to puree. Puree until smooth and pour into a clean pot. Add the remaining 1/4 of the soup into the pureed soup; stir in the asparagus spears. Cook until thoroughly reheated, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

363 Calories
25g Fat
24g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 363
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 33%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Cholesterol 69mg 23%
Sodium 3056mg 133%
Total Carbohydrate 24g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 12g 24%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 326mg 25%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 598mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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