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CREAMY ASPARAGUS SOUP
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I love when Asparagus goes on sale!  And when it does, I like to find new ways to enjoy it.  Some of my favorites: Grilled asparagus as a side dish for grilled fish.  I also love to briefly boil asparagus (keeping it still a bit crunchy) and serve it over salad greens, quinoa, cabbage and radishes (see my quinoa power bowl!)    Asparagus is a versatile vegetable packed with micronutrients - high in folic acid and a good source of potassium, fiber, thiamin and vitamins A, B6, and C.  

This soup is simple, delicious and only requires 6 ingredients!  A wonderful light lunch to prep on Sunday night and take to work all week.

CREAMY ASPARAGUS SOUP

YIELD: 4 servings  TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 bunches apsparagus

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 white onion, chopped

  • 1/2 potato or sweet potato (for thickening)

  • 6 cups chicken broth

  • 2 Tablespoons Creme Fraiche

  • Salt and pepper to taste

METHODS:

  1. In a large pot, saute onion in 1 Tablespoon olive oil, over medium heat x 5 minutes or until translucent and fragrant

  2. Add asparagus, potato, broth, salt and pepper, bring to boil. Cover and simmer gently x 20 minutes

  3. Add creme fraiche and transfer to blender. Blend until smooth.

NUTRITION FACTS: per serving

Calories 120/ Fat 6g / Sat Fat 1.9g / Sodium 800mg/ Carbs 13g/ Protein 6g / Fiber 4g / Sugar 5g

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