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.

Mason Calhoun
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This soup was delicious and very easy to make. I used frozen asparagus and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Nb Noyon
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this soup again for future parties.


Najwa Mohamad
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This soup was easy to make and very flavorful. I used fresh asparagus from my garden and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Digti Vogh
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I'm not a huge fan of asparagus, but this soup was amazing! The cheese and cream really mellowed out the asparagus flavor and made it very enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this soup to anyone, even if you don't think you like asparagus.


Samuel Hobe
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This soup was delicious! I made it for my family last night and everyone loved it. The soup was creamy and flavorful and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Steven Williams
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I made this soup for my family last night and everyone loved it. The soup was creamy and flavorful and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Nika Kikalishvili
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This soup was amazing! I used fresh asparagus from my garden and it turned out great. The soup was creamy and flavorful and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Tsakani Freddy Maluleke
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I'm a big fan of asparagus soup and this recipe did not disappoint. The soup was creamy and flavorful and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.


gopiram Jaishi
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This soup was delicious and very easy to make. I used frozen asparagus and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Abul Kashem
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this soup again for future parties.


Grgur Krznar
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This soup was easy to make and very flavorful. I used fresh asparagus from my garden and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Mehmood Sultan
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I'm not a huge fan of asparagus, but this soup was amazing! The cheese and cream really mellowed out the asparagus flavor and made it very enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this soup to anyone, even if you don't think you like asparagus.


Evander Mufambi
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This soup was delicious! I made it for my family last night and everyone loved it. The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the soup was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this soup again.