Main dishes

Creamed Asparagus Soup

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Along with fresh asparagus, this soup uses leeks (onion's cooler cousin) and cream cheese for a silky, smooth, delicious texture.

time

prep:

15 min

total:

30 min

servings

total:

4 servings

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What You Need

Tbsp. butter

leek, sliced

large clove garlic, minced

lb. fresh asparagus spears, each cut into thirds

cup chicken broth

cup water

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

Make It

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.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Special Extra

Garnish with additional cooked asparagus tips just before serving.

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.