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Cream of Fresh Asparagus Soup II

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"There's nothing like fresh asparagus when it's in season - take advantage!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 147 stars. This recipe average a 4.7 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  25 Min
READY IN  40 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large saucepan, combine asparagus, chopped onion, and 1/2 cup chicken broth. Cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer uncovered until asparagus is tender, about 12 minutes. Process the mixture in a blender to puree the vegetables. Set aside.
  2. In the same saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Stir in the flour, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes. Whisk in the remaining chicken broth, and increase the heat to medium. Cook, stirring constantly until the mixture boils. Stir in the asparagus puree and the milk.
  3. Put the sour cream in a small bowl, and stir in a ladleful of the hot soup. Add the sour cream mixture and the lemon juice to the soup. Stir while heating the soup to serving temperature, but don't allow it to boil. Serve immediately.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2003 by Catherine Robar
Fantastic, I made this soup for a very important dinner party I was throwing. I had so many... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 3, 2006 by NKBURLINGTON
This was a great recipe to start with but I added a few things; I fried *bacon and removed it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2004 by COASTERBRAKE
This was so tasty we ran out and bought asparagus so we could make more! Remember that you can... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2005 by LINDA MCLEAN
If you want your friends to think you've become an overnight gourmet chef, I urge you to serve... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2004 by Ewa Lamb
I love this soup. I have never made asparagus soup this good. It has a smooth and silky... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2004 by Julia Zamorska
It's amazing how all the cream of asparagus soups always taste differently. :) I kind of like... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2003 by Shelley Waits
This soup is very good, though a bit too buttery for my liking. I will definitely omit the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2007 by raulmiamibeach
I just made this soup for lunch, and all I can say is WOW! I love it. I will be making this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2007 by KEELBIRD
FABULOUS! Will make a lot now. I used fat-free half-and-half and "I Can't Believe It's Not... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2006 by BORY
Fantastic recipe, even my partner who dislikes asparagus loved it. I also sauteed the onions,...