ASPARAGUS CRESS SOUP FOR 2
This refreshing soup from Teresa Lillycrop of Puslinch, Ontario puts peppery watercress in the spotlight! Serve it with bread for lunch or as a first course to a special meal.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, saute onions in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended; cook for 2 minutes or until golden brown., Gradually stir in broth; bring to a boil. Add asparagus and watercress. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes or until asparagus is tender. Remove from the heat; cool slightly., In a blender, process soup until smooth. Return to the pan. Stir in the cream, salt and peppers; heat through (do not boil). Serve with a dollop of sour cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 14g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 678mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
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[email protected]This is one of my favorite soups! It's so creamy and flavorful, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
daud jamshed
[email protected]I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out great! It was so easy to just throw all the ingredients in and let it cook all day.
Louranc Razor
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a spring lunch or dinner. It's light and refreshing, and the bright green color is so inviting.
Afrin Hossain
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of asparagus, but I really enjoyed this soup. The cress mellowed out the asparagus flavor and made it much more palatable.
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[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. It's also a healthy and delicious way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Sherif Mohamed
[email protected]The soup was too thick for my liking. I had to add more broth to thin it out.
artists tatyana
[email protected]This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I had to add a lot of salt and pepper to make it flavorful.
Jawed Khan
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the asparagus and cress give it a unique and delicious flavor.
Abby Holland
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love the subtle flavor of the asparagus and cress. It's the perfect soup for a light lunch or dinner.
Mary paul
[email protected]I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the delicate flavor and the beautiful green color. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Donovan 2000
[email protected]This asparagus cress soup was a delight! The flavors of the asparagus and cress blended perfectly, and the soup had a lovely creamy texture. It was easy to make and came together quickly. I will definitely be making this soup again.