Best 20 Cream Of Asparagus And Mushroom Soup Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with our curated collection of cream of asparagus and mushroom soup recipes. Whether you're seeking a comforting bowl of soup to warm your soul on a chilly day or an elegant dish to impress your guests, our selection offers a culinary adventure that caters to every palate. From classic recipes that have stood the test of time to innovative takes bursting with unique flavors, discover the perfect recipe to satisfy your soup cravings.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

CREAM OF ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOM SOUP



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I was on a work trip in Oklahoma City several years ago and had a delicious bowl of cream of asparagus soup at a cute cafe, and I spent a year trying to recreate my own version of this heart-warming soup. With the collaboration of my family's ideas, I have come up with a version of soup that I serve for our formal holiday meals as a starter course.

Provided by Kristy

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes     Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 slices bacon
1 tablespoon bacon drippings
¼ cup butter
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 onion, diced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 cups chicken broth
1 potato, peeled and diced
1 pound fresh asparagus, tips set aside and stalks chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
¾ cup half-and-half cream

Steps:

  • Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Crumble bacon when cool; set aside. Reserve 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings.
  • Melt butter with drippings in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Cook and stir celery and onion in the saucepan until onion is translucent, about 4 minutes.
  • Whisk flour into the mixture and cook for 1 minute.
  • Whisk in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  • Add potato and chopped asparagus stalks, reserving the asparagus tips for later. Season with salt and ground black pepper.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Pour the soup into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the soup moving before leaving it on to puree. Puree in batches until smooth and pour into a clean pot. Alternately, you can use a stick blender and puree the soup right in the cooking pot.
  • Cook and stir mushrooms and asparagus tips in the same skillet used for bacon until mushrooms give up their liquid, 5 to 8 minutes. Season with salt and ground black pepper, if needed.
  • Stir mushrooms, asparagus tips, and half-and-half cream to pureed soup. Cook until thoroughly heated.
  • Garnish soup with crumbled bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Cholesterol 27.4 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 144.9 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (8-ounce) packages frozen asparagus spears, thawed
4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
1 (10.5-ounce) can white sauce
3/4 cup cream
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Trim tips off of thawed asparagus spears; set aside.
  • Chop asparagus stalks and place in medium saucepan. Add chicken stock and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 8 minutes.
  • Transfer asparagus and stock to a blender and puree until smooth. Work in batches, if necessary. (TIP: To avoid spilling, cover blender with dish towel and pulse.)
  • Set mesh strainer over saucepan and pour asparagus puree into it, if desired, or return puree to saucepan. Add white sauce and whisk until smooth. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and add cream and reserved asparagus tips. Heat soup through and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Serve hot.

CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 stick unsalted butter
1/2 onion, chopped, (about 1/2 cup)
1 clove garlic, crushed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds asparagus, ends trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
6 cups chicken stock
1 pint sour cream, room temperature
2 teaspoons Hungarian hot paprika, for garnish

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic, and saute 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add asparagus and saute another 4 minutes. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer and cook for 30 minutes, until asparagus is very tender. *Carefully transfer to a blender and puree until smooth. Return to saucepan, stir in sour cream and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer to serving bowls. Dust with paprika and serve.
  • *When blending hot liquids: Remove liquid from the heat and allow to cool for at least 5 minutes. Transfer liquid to a blender or food processor and fill it no more than halfway. If using a blender, release one corner of the lid. This prevents the vacuum effect that creates heat explosions. Place a towel over the top of the machine, pulse a few times then process on high speed until smooth.

(WEB EXCLUSIVE) ROUND 2 RECIPE: CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     appetizer

Time 17m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 tablespoons canola oil
Leftover asparagus stems from Asparagus and Tomato Tart, recipe follows
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
2 cups milk
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 can cream of potato soup
2 tablespoons sour cream
Salt and pepper
One 9-inch frozen pie crust
2 slices bacon, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 bunch fresh asparagus tips, reserve stems for another use
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup milk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
One 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained well, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
1/4 freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Add the oil to a medium pot and heat over medium heat. Add onions and asparagus stems and saute for 5 minutes. Stir in the milk and parsley and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 5 more minutes. Carefully pour into a blender and puree, or puree using a hand blender. Pour back into pot through a fine mesh strainer and return the pot to medium heat. Whisk in the potato soup and the sour cream, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then remove from the heat and serve.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Place the frozen pie crust onto a baking sheet. Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork and bake for 10 minutes.
  • Saute the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon and drain on a paper towel. Add onion and asparagus tips to the skillet with the bacon fat and saute until tender, approximately 5 minutes.
  • In a large bowl whisk together ricotta, milk and eggs. Add parsley, half the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Add asparagus and onion mixture and combine well. Pour egg mixture into the prepared crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until filling has set and the tart is lightly browned on top. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
  • In a small bowl, toss the remaining tomatoes with the basil, balsamic vinegar and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Serve as garnish for tart.

CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP



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"I love asparagus -- I grew up eating white asparagus in Germany. My parents would usually grill the stalks or make a soup similar to this one," says Sunny.

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 pounds asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
6 cups chicken stock
1 pint sour cream, at room temperature
2 teaspoons Hungarian hot paprika, for garnish

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook, stirring until tender, about 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Add the asparagus and sauté 4 minutes. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the asparagus is very tender, about 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool at least 5 minutes.
  • Working in batches if necessary, carefully transfer the soup to a blender, filling it no more than halfway. Keep the lid slightly ajar and puree on high speed until smooth. Return the soup to the saucepan, stir in the sour cream and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowls, dust with the paprika and serve.

CREAMY SPINACH MUSHROOM SOUP



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This spinach mushroom soup is the perfect accompaniment to any buffet. It can even be made ahead, then warmed and quickly finished on the day of your party. -Susan Jordan, Denver, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms
2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2-1/2 cups vegetable stock
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach, chopped
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1/2 cup sour cream
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, celery and onion; cook and stir until tender, 4-6 minutes. Stir in flour until blended; cook and stir until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes. Gradually whisk in stock. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10 minutes., Add spinach; cook and stir until wilted, 2-4 minutes. Gradually stir in cream, sour cream, salt and pepper; heat through (do not allow to boil). Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 952mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP I



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One of my favorite soups. I make it as soon as fresh asparagus is available.

Provided by William Anatooskin

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

¼ cup margarine
1 onion, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups water
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed chicken broth
4 tablespoons chicken bouillon powder
1 potato, peeled and diced
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and coarsely chopped
¾ cup half-and-half
1 tablespoon soy sauce
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter or margarine in a heavy cooking pot. Add onions and chopped celery; saute until tender, about 4 minutes. Stir in flour, mixing well. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Do not burn, or let it go lumpy. Add water, chicken broth, and chicken soup base; stir until smooth. Bring to a boil. Add diced potatoes and chopped asparagus. Reduce heat, and simmer for about 20 minutes.
  • Puree soup in a food processor or blender in batches. Return to pot.
  • Stir in half and half cream, soy sauce, and black and white pepper. Bring soup just to boil. Adjust seasonings to taste. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Cholesterol 14.1 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 2018.7 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOM CASSEROLE



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A fresh twist on the holiday casserole my mom always made.

Provided by hembrees

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
¼ onion, thinly sliced
1 (4 ounce) packet saltine crackers, crushed
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
½ cup milk
½ cup coarsely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Grease a 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover pan and bring the water to a boil. Add asparagus, cover, and steam until just tender, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet; cook and stir mushrooms and onion until the mushrooms have given off their liquid, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in the asparagus, tossing vegetables just until hot. Remove from heat.
  • Mix saltine cracker crumbs, sharp Cheddar cheese, and black pepper together in a bowl; spread half the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • Spoon the asparagus mixture over the crumb mixture.
  • Whisk the cream of mushroom soup and milk together in a bowl until smooth, and pour the soup mixture over the asparagus mixture.
  • Spread the remaining crumb-cheese mixture over the casserole and sprinkle with pecans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the casserole is bubbling, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 21.4 mg, Fat 21.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 700 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

CREAMY ASPARAGUS SOUP



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This is my version of a recipe I tasted while on vacation. When we got home, I tinkered around with ingredients until I came up with a winning combination. -Lisa Hagdohl, Walbridge, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 medium potato, peeled and diced
1 medium onion, chopped
5 green onions, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (49-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1 cup sour cream
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
Additional sour cream
Asparagus tips, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, saute potato, onions, carrot and celery in butter until onions and celery are tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until blended. gradually add broth. bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes., Add asparagus; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Cool to lukewarm. , In a blender, puree vegetable mixture in small batches until smooth. Pour into a large bowl; stir in cream and sour cream until smooth., Serve warm, or cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and served chilled. Garnish with bacon, sour cream and asparagus tips if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 886mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CHEESY CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP



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Kids may not want to try a vegetable soup, but once they spoon up a mouthful of this cheesy variety, the flavor will keep them coming back for more. -Muriel Lerdal, Humboldt, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings (1 quart).

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 packages (12 ounces each) frozen cut asparagus
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups whole milk
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
4 to 5 drops hot pepper sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 to 1 teaspoon pepper
Roasted asparagus tips, optional

Steps:

  • Prepare asparagus according to package directions; drain and set aside. In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Cool slightly., Pour half the milk mixture into a blender; add half the asparagus. Cover and process until very smooth; return soup to the saucepan. Repeat with the remaining milk mixture and asparagus. Stir in the cheese, hot pepper sauce, salt and pepper; heat through (do not boil). If desired, top with roasted asparagus tips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 19g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 852mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP



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No need to toss out the tough ends of asparagus-use them to make a quick stock for an extra shot of flavor in this cream of asparaagus soup.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 bunches asparagus (about 2 pounds), trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces, trimmings and 20 tips reserved
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1/2 large shallot, sliced crosswise, plus 1/2 large shallot
1/2 large clove garlic, finely chopped, plus 1/2 large clove garlic
1 medium Yukon gold or Russet potato (about 8 ounces), peeled and diced (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Bring 6 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan; season with 2 teaspoons salt. Add asparagus tips and blanch until bright green and just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath with a slotted spoon; reserve for topping. Add trimmings, 1/2 shallot and 1/2 clove garlic to the same pot and return to a boil; reduce heat and simmer the asparagus stock 20 to 25 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  • In another saucepan, heat olive oil over medium. Add sliced shallot and chopped garlic and cook until softened but not browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in potato and enough of the asparagus stock to cover the vegetables (about 1 cup), and simmer until the potato is tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Strain remaining asparagus stock directly into saucepan with the potatoes. Add remaining asparagus and cook until tender and bright green, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Puree in a blender until completely smooth; remove 1 cup and reserve. Slowly stir in cream, and season to taste with salt and pepper; thin with reserved liquid as needed. Serve hot or chilled, topped with asparagus tips and a drizzle of oil.

EASY CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP



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Add a slice of toast topped with melted cheese to this cream of asparagus soup, and you have lunch or a light dinner.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped shallots (about 6 large)
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Coarse salt
3 pounds asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/3 cup heavy cream
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large (4-quart) saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add shallots and thyme; cook until shallots are soft, about 5 minutes. Add flour; cook until incorporated, stirring constantly, about 1 minute.
  • Add asparagus and 6 cups water; season generously with salt. Cover, and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat; cover, and simmer, until asparagus is bright green and just tender, 2 to 4 minutes. Working in small batches, purée soup in a blender until very smooth. To prevent splattering, fill blender only halfway, and allow heat to escape: Remove cap from hole in lid, and cover lid with a dish towel. (To freeze, see note.) If serving right away, stir in cream and lemon juice.

CREAM OF ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOM SOUP



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I was on a work trip in Oklahoma City several years ago and had a delicious bowl of cream of asparagus soup at a cute cafe, and I spent a year trying to recreate my own version of this heart-warming soup. With the collaboration of my family's ideas, I have come up with a version of soup that I serve for our formal holiday meals as a starter course.

Provided by Kristy

Categories     Cream of Mushroom Soup

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 slices bacon
1 tablespoon bacon drippings
¼ cup butter
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 onion, diced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 cups chicken broth
1 potato, peeled and diced
1 pound fresh asparagus, tips set aside and stalks chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
¾ cup half-and-half cream

Steps:

  • Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Crumble bacon when cool; set aside. Reserve 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings.
  • Melt butter with drippings in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Cook and stir celery and onion in the saucepan until onion is translucent, about 4 minutes.
  • Whisk flour into the mixture and cook for 1 minute.
  • Whisk in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  • Add potato and chopped asparagus stalks, reserving the asparagus tips for later. Season with salt and ground black pepper.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Pour the soup into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the soup moving before leaving it on to puree. Puree in batches until smooth and pour into a clean pot. Alternately, you can use a stick blender and puree the soup right in the cooking pot.
  • Cook and stir mushrooms and asparagus tips in the same skillet used for bacon until mushrooms give up their liquid, 5 to 8 minutes. Season with salt and ground black pepper, if needed.
  • Stir mushrooms, asparagus tips, and half-and-half cream to pureed soup. Cook until thoroughly heated.
  • Garnish soup with crumbled bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Cholesterol 27.4 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 144.9 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

WINNING CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP



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I developed this recipe myself by substituting asparagus for broccoli in cream of broccoli soup. It's a big favorite at our house! -Westelle Griswa, Monroe, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups cut fresh asparagus (1/2-inch pieces)
2 cups water, divided
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions or 1 teaspoon onion powder
5 tablespoons butter
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
4 cups whole milk
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules

Steps:

  • Place asparagus in a large saucepan and cover with 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, cover and cook for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain, reserving liquid. , In a another saucepan, saute onions in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually stir in the milk, bouillon, reserved cooking liquid and remaining water. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Stir in asparagus; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 795mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

NOT SO CREAMY CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP



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I cannot believe I found this today! I cut it out of our local paper in March of 1988, made it once, we moved, and I never saw it again till this morning. It was in the basement in an old folder. The reason it appealed to me is that the potatoes act as a thickener rather than a lot of cream. And IF I recall, it was very tasty.. There are also 3 others using the same principle, but I never got to try them.(until now!) Cream of Potato, Cream of Mushroom, and Cream of Tomato.

Provided by HEP MEP

Categories     Onions

Time 50m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb fresh asparagus
2 tablespoons margarine
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium white potatoes or 2 medium idaho potatoes, peeled and cut up
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 can water
white pepper
1 pinch nutmeg
1/4 cup cream or 1/4 cup half-and-half
1 dash lemon juice

Steps:

  • Wash asparagus and trim away outside of woody stalks.
  • Cut stalks into 1-inch pieces.
  • Melt margarine in a large saucepan over medium heat; saute asparagus, onion, and potatoes until onion is translucent.
  • Add chicken broth and water,and bring to a boil.
  • Turn down the heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes Place in blender and blend until vegetables are are pureed.
  • Return to saucepan over low heat.
  • Stir in white pepper, nutmeg, cream or half-and-half, and lemon juice.
  • Heat a few minutes longer, but do not allow soup to boil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.1, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 13.3, Sodium 463.3, Carbohydrate 17.3, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 3.4, Protein 5.4

CREAMY HAM AND ASPARAGUS SOUP



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Like most country cooks, I often bake a large ham so that I can use leftovers in tasty dishes like this. Fresh asparagus is wonderful in this soup's creamy broth.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 cups cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)
1 medium carrot, julienned
2 tablespoons butter
3 small onions, quartered
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1 jar (2-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 cup half-and-half cream
Salt and pepper to taste
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional
Chopped fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Place asparagus in a large saucepan with enough water to cover; cook until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside. , In a large heavy saucepan, saute carrot in butter for 3-5 minutes; add onions and saute 2 minutes longer or until tender. Stir in flour; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Add broth, ham, mushrooms and reserved asparagus. Reduce heat; add cream. Heat through but do not boil. Add salt and pepper. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 881mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP



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This soup is wonderful served hot or cold. Half & half or milk may be substituted for the cream if fat content is a concern, although it won't taste quite as good.

Provided by Millereg

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb fresh asparagus spear
1 medium onion, diced
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
24 ounces reduced-sodium chicken broth (quantity to taste) or 24 ounces chicken broth (quantity to taste)
1 medium potato, peeled and diced
1 celery rib, chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme (or fresh thyme)
8 ounces cream (You may want to use evaporated skim milk to cut more fat)
salt or salt substitute
fresh ground white pepper

Steps:

  • Soak and rinse asparagus.
  • Remove top 1 inch of each spear, discard tough lower part, and reserve middle portion of stalks.
  • In a 3-quart saucepan, over medium heat, sauté onion in butter for 3 to 5 minutes or until translucent.
  • Add chicken stock, asparagus tips and stems, potato, celery, thyme, and pepper.
  • Cover and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes or until vegetables are soft.
  • Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Remove asparagus tips and set aside.
  • Place half of the soup at a time in a blender container.
  • Cover and blend at high speed for 20 to 30 seconds or until very smooth.
  • Pass through a fine sieve and return blended soup to saucepan.
  • Add reserved asparagus tips and cream (or half and half, or milk) and heat thoroughly, or refrigerate to be served cold.
  • Be sure to adjust the seasoning after you add the cream (or half& half, or milk), especially if you plan to serve it cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.1, Fat 21.9, SaturatedFat 13.3, Cholesterol 71.1, Sodium 99.2, Carbohydrate 20.8, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 3.5, Protein 8.9

CREAMY HAM AND ASPARAGUS SOUP



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A great dish for using up that leftover ham. This comes from TOH Country Soups and Stews 1999 by Maurine Kent of Texas. I have adapted slightly by adding swiss cheese and dill which I have shown as optional ingredients. This is really good soup, you will enjoy it.

Provided by mums the word

Categories     Chowders

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups asparagus spears, cut in 1-inch pieces
1 medium carrot, julienned
2 tablespoons butter
3 onions, small white, quartered
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup ham, cooked and cubed
2 1/2 ounces mushrooms, drained (I use fresh)
1 cup half-and-half cream
salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)
1/4 cup swiss cheese, shredded (optional)
1 teaspoon dill (optional)
parmesan cheese, shredded (optional)
chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Steps:

  • Place asparagus in a saucepan with enough water to cover and cook until crisp-tender.
  • Drain and set aside.
  • In a heavy saucepan, saute carrot in butter for 3 - 5 minutes.
  • Add onions and saute 2 minutes longer or til tender.
  • Stir in flour and gradually add milk whisking until smooth.
  • Bring to a boil and stir for 2 minutes.
  • Add broth, ham, mushrooms and reserved asparagus.
  • Reduce heat and add cream.
  • Heat through but do not boil.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add Swiss Cheese and dill if using.
  • Garnish with Parmesan and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.5, Fat 17.7, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 64.4, Sodium 846.9, Carbohydrate 21.1, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 5.7, Protein 16.5

ASPARAGUS CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Asparagus Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by GrandmaIsCooking

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups asparagus, fresh, cut in 2-inch lengths
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
4 ounces mushrooms, sliced
2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
1 (2 7/8 ounce) can French fried onion rings

Steps:

  • Butter a casserole dish. Put a layer of asparagus on bottom then add soup.
  • Next add mushrooms and half the cheese. Add second layer of asparagus and end with a layer of cheese.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle onion rings on top and return to oven for 5 minutes more.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.3, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 39.5, Sodium 599.8, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.1, Protein 12.2

CREAM OF FRESH ASPARAGUS SOUP II



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There's nothing like fresh asparagus when it's in season - take advantage!

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
½ cup chopped onion
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 cup milk
½ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine asparagus, chopped onion, and 1/2 cup chicken broth. Cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer uncovered until asparagus is tender, about 12 minutes. Process the mixture in a blender to puree the vegetables. Set aside.
  • In the same saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Stir in the flour, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes. Whisk in the remaining chicken broth, and increase the heat to medium. Cook, stirring constantly until the mixture boils. Stir in the asparagus puree and the milk.
  • Put the sour cream in a small bowl, and stir in a ladleful of the hot soup. Add the sour cream mixture and the lemon juice to the soup. Stir while heating the soup to serving temperature, but don't allow it to boil. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.6 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Cholesterol 35.1 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 1100.8 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

Tips:

  • To make the soup extra creamy, use heavy cream instead of milk.
  • For a richer flavor, use a combination of butter and olive oil to sauté the vegetables.
  • If you don't have fresh asparagus, you can use frozen or canned asparagus. Just be sure to drain and rinse the asparagus before using.
  • If you don't have fresh mushrooms, you can use dried mushrooms. Just be sure to soak the mushrooms in hot water for about 30 minutes before using.
  • To make the soup more flavorful, add a splash of dry white wine or sherry.
  • Serve the soup with a dollop of sour cream or crème fraîche, and a sprinkling of fresh herbs.

Conclusion:

Cream of asparagus and mushroom soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover asparagus and mushrooms. This soup can be served as a main course or as a side dish. It is also a great soup to freeze for later.

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