CREAMY ASPARAGUS CHOWDER

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Although this soup is best when made with fresh asparagus, you can use frozen or canned. I like to blanch and freeze asparagus in portions just right for this recipe so I can make our favorite chowder all year. —Shirley Beachum, Shelby, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield about 2-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 medium onions, chopped
2 cups chopped celery
1/4 cup butter
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 large potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
4 cups whole milk
4 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
4 cups chopped fresh asparagus, cooked and drained
Salt and pepper to taste
Sliced almonds
Shredded cheddar cheese
Chopped fresh tomato

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute onions and celery in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour. Add the potato, milk, broth and herbs; cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the potato is tender and soup is thickened, about 20-30 minutes. , Add the asparagus, salt and pepper; heat through. To serve, sprinkle with almonds, cheese and the chopped tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 491mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Ifti Kayani
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper and it was much better.


Kaye Jade
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This soup was delicious! I loved the creamy texture and the flavor of the asparagus. I will definitely be making it again.


Yin _Yang
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This soup was easy to make and tasted great! I will definitely be making it again.


Julio Ever smart
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This soup was delicious! I loved the way the asparagus and the cheese melted together. I will definitely be making this again.


M mursleen joiya
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This soup was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper and it was much better.


Namirembe Brenda
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This soup was delicious! I loved the creamy texture and the flavor of the asparagus. I will definitely be making it again.


Andrei Alecu
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This soup was easy to make and tasted great! I will definitely be making it again.


Qaid Alshuaiby
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Binodpranjalr ranamagar
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This soup was delicious! The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the soup was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Benjamin Steenekamp
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper and it was much better.


Mumtaz bugti
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I loved this soup! It was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


Sodiq Oluode
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This soup was easy to make and tasted great! I will definitely be making it again.


Buge Yasin
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Yum!


Rumesh Maduwantha
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This soup was delicious! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The asparagus was tender and the soup was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Km Shariful
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This soup was just okay. I found it to be a bit bland and the asparagus was not very flavorful. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong. Maybe I just need to try a different recipe.


Ian Renkel
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Amazing! I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! The soup was creamy, flavorful, and the asparagus was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again for my family and friends.


Pasand Alee
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Yum! This soup was so good! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The asparagus was tender and flavorful, and the soup was creamy and rich. I served it with a crusty bread and it was the perfect meal. I will definitely be making


Muhammed Aslam
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5 stars! This chowder was easy to make and packed with flavor. I used fresh asparagus from my garden and it really made a difference. The soup was creamy and delicious, and the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. I will definitely be making t


Cary Deam
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This creamy asparagus chowder was an absolute delight! The flavors were perfectly balanced, with the asparagus taking center stage and the other ingredients providing a harmonious backdrop. The soup was velvety smooth and rich, without being too heav