Creamy Asparagus Soup
11 Review(s)
40 Min
Prep : 25 Min Cook: 15 Min
This simple but elegant soup is a must-try. The texture becomes smooth and silky with the addition of cream cheese. Perfect as is or served with whole wheat rolls and a mixed green salad.
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6 Servings
Original recipe yields 6 Servings
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1 Tbsp. oil
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1 large onion, chopped
3
1 small garlic clove, minced
4
1-1/2 lb. (675 g) fresh asparagus spears, trimmed, chopped
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2-1/2 cups 25%-less-sodium chicken broth
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3/4 cup Philadelphia Cream Cheese Product
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1/4 cup milk
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Step 1
Heat oil in large saucepan on medium heat. Add onions; cook 5 min., stirring frequently and adding the garlic for the last minute. Step 2
Add asparagus and broth; stir. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 15 min. or until vegetables are very tender. Step 3
Blend asparagus mixture, in batches, in blender until smooth; return to saucepan. Add cream cheese product and milk; cook and stir on medium heat 2 to 3 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and soup is heated through. Kraft Kitchen Tips!
Special Extra
Season with ground white pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped fresh mint, dill or tarragon just before serving.
Serving Suggestion
Cook additional asparagus tips; use as a garnish for individual bowls of soup.
Special Extra
Prepare using Philadelphia Herb & Garlic Cream Cheese Product or Philadelphia Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Product.
Nutrition
Calories
140
Calories From Fat
0
% Daily Value
Fat 10 g
Saturated fat 5 g
25 %
Cholesterol 25 mg
Sodium 360 mg
15 %
Carbohydrate 7 g
Fibre 2 g
Sugars 5 g
Protein 5 g
Vitamin A
15 %
Vitamin C
10 %
Calcium
6 %
Iron
10 %
Servings
6 servings, 1 cup (250 mL) each
Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.
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