CREAMY HAM AND ASPARAGUS SOUP
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
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
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Theo Roberson
[email protected]This soup is amazing! I'm not a huge fan of asparagus, but I loved this soup. The ham and cheese add a lot of flavor and the soup is very creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
Eidy Emmanuel
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. This time I used carrots, celery, and peas. It was just as good as when I used asparagus.
Jeramie Hendrix
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making this again.
illaje
[email protected]This soup is amazing! I'm not a huge fan of asparagus, but I loved this soup. The ham and cheese add a lot of flavor and the soup is very creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
Joshua Bernabe
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. This time I used carrots, celery, and peas. It was just as good as when I used asparagus.
Ritik Chamling
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making this again.
miles IS BEST
[email protected]This soup is amazing! I'm not a huge fan of asparagus, but I loved this soup. The ham and cheese add a lot of flavor and the soup is very creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
Laina Hashipala
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. This time I used carrots, celery, and peas. It was just as good as when I used asparagus.
Jordon Dockery
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making this again.
Yaseen Smile
[email protected]This soup is amazing! I'm not a huge fan of asparagus, but I loved this soup. The ham and cheese add a lot of flavor and the soup is very creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
Trinity Henon
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. This time I used carrots, celery, and peas. It was just as good as when I used aspa
Maan Ali
[email protected]This soup was delicious! I made it for my family last night and everyone loved it. The asparagus was perfectly cooked and the ham added a nice smoky flavor. The soup was also very creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this again.