Creamy Asparagus Soup Recipe: Easy & Delicious!

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, combine asparagus, 1/2 cup chicken broth, and onion. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, until the asparagus is tender, approximately 12 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a blender and puree until smooth. Set aside.
2. Melt butter in the same saucepan over medium-low heat. Add flour, salt, and pepper, stirring constantly, and cook for 2 minutes.
3. Increase heat to medium and add the remaining chicken broth, stirring constantly until the mixture comes to a boil. Stir in the pureed asparagus and milk.
4. In a small bowl, combine sour cream and a ladleful of hot soup until blended. Pour the mixture into the soup and stir in lemon juice. Warm the soup through to serving temperature, ensuring it doesn't boil. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 197 kcal
• Fat Content: 13 g
• Fiber Content: 3 g
• Sugar Content: 7 g
• Sodium Content: 1047 mg
• Protein Content: 7 g
• Cholesterol Content: 39 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 15 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g