DAY AFTER EASTER SOUP
"Every spring I wait impatiently for the asparagus crop to arrive so I can make cream of asparagus soup. One year I added the leftovers from Easter, and it turned into this hit that has since become a spring tradition." Susan Wilson - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h10m
Yield 9 servings (2-1/4 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute leeks in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually add the broth, water, parsley, herbes de Provence, chives, celery seed and nutmeg. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Cut tips off asparagus and set aside. Cut stalks into 1/2-in. pieces; add to pan. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until asparagus is tender. Cool slightly., In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth. Return all to pan. Stir in potatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in asparagus tips; cover and simmer 5-8 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Stir in ham and cream; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 824mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
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Rayhan Ali
[email protected]This soup is a great way to save money on your grocery bill.
md maheb
[email protected]I will definitely be making this soup again.
FPV RC
[email protected]This was the perfect soup to make on a busy weeknight.
Evelyn Byrne
[email protected]This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Oshala Subagya
[email protected]I'm not a fan of ham, but I really enjoyed this soup. The flavors were well-balanced.
victor cheruiyot
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.
Athlein
[email protected]I love that this soup is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.
Riad Mohammed
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's ready in no time.
Thymos08
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to use up leftover ham. This soup is a great option.
Ahmed Mohmed Ahmed
[email protected]I made this soup for my family and they all loved it. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Victor Ekanem
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and warming.
tsotso okai
[email protected]I'm not a big soup fan, but I really enjoyed this one. It was very flavorful and satisfying.
Alansito El chido
[email protected]This soup is my new favorite comfort food. It's so warm and filling.
Azila Ransford
[email protected]This soup was a lifesaver! I had a bunch of leftover ham and didn't know what to do with it. This soup was the perfect solution.
Mahnor Khan
[email protected]This was a great way to use up leftover ham. The soup was flavorful and hearty.
Chumi Jani
[email protected]I loved this soup! It was so easy to make and it tasted amazing. I would definitely recommend it to others.
Sandra Oluoma
[email protected]This soup was delicious! I made it exactly as the recipe said and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Juhan
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect way to use up leftover ham and it's so flavorful.
sajjo Malik
[email protected]This soup was a hit with my family! It was so easy to make and the flavors were incredible. I loved the combination of ham, vegetables, and noodles.