Name: Creamed Asparagus Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp. butter; 1 leek, sliced; 1 large clove garlic, minced; 1 lb. fresh asparagus spears, each cut into thirds; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 cup water; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 1/2 cup (1/2 of 8-oz. tub) PHILADELPHIA Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread; 1/4 cup milk

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Melt butter in medium saucepan on medium heat. Add leeks; cook 5 min. or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in garlic; cook and stir 2 min. Add asparagus, broth and water; stir. Simmer on medium-low heat 5 min. or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Stir in salt and pepper.
Mix cream cheese spread and milk until well blended.
Process asparagus mixture in food processor until smooth. Pour into 4 soup bowls. Add cream cheese mixture; swirl gently with spoon.

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Special Extra

Garnish with additional cooked asparagus tips just before serving.

Trimming Fresh Asparagus

Asparagus spears snap off naturally where they are tough. Simply bend the spear near the bottom end and it will break off at the right point. Or, remove an inch or so of the "woody" portion off the bottom of the stalks with a sharp knife.

Substitute

Substitute 4 cups small fresh broccoli florets for the asparagus.

Serving Suggestion

Serve with a mixed green salad and whole grain roll to round out the meal.

Use a Blender

No food processor? Use a blender instead. Blend asparagus mixture, in batches, in blender until smooth, securing lid with your hand while blending. Or, use an immersion blender right in the saucepan.

Servings

4 servings

Nutritional Information

Serving Size 4 servings
AMOUNT PER SERVING
Calories	220

Total fat	18g
Saturated fat	11g
Cholesterol	60mg
Sodium	1010mg
Carbohydrate	11g

Sugars	6g
Protein	6g
% Daily Value
Vitamin A	70 %DV
Vitamin C	6 %DV
Calcium	8 %DV
Iron	15 %DV

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.

Ratings & Reviews

Rated 4 out of 5 by karissa1982 from I would give this a 4 1/2 we thought it was really good, I think some kind of protein would send... I would give this a 4 1/2 we thought it was really good, I think some kind of protein would send this over the top! I will try Bacon next time!!

Date published: 2011-04-09

Rated 5 out of 5 by Grandmonga from This is so delicious. This is so delicious. I shared with my neighbor and she made it the same day as well.

Date published: 2011-04-16

Rated 5 out of 5 by mollyjohannsen from this is probably the most delicious soup i have ever tasted. this is probably the most delicious soup i have ever tasted.

Date published: 2013-03-09