Low Calories
Asparagus Soup
 RECIPE
MAKES 5 CUPS
NUTRITION ESTIMATE:
Per Cup: 110 Cal
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Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon
unsalted butter (for Elegant: 3 tablespoons)
- 2 large onions
- 2 ribs celery
- 2-1/2 pounds
asparagus
- 5 cups fat free
chicken broth
- 1/2 cup non-fat
yogurt (Elegant: crème fraîche or cream)
- Balsamic (or other)
vinegar
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Directions:
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Melt butter over
medium high in a Dutch oven. Meanwhile, chop onion and celery, add to butter
and sauté until golden, stirring often.
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Meanwhile, cut
off and discard woody ends from asparagus; cut remaining spears in one-inch
lengths. (For Elegant: Cut off top inch or so of each spear. Separately,
steam until almost cooked and reserve for garnish.)
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Add asparagus
and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
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Add chicken
broth, cover and bring to a boil.
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Reduce heat to
medium and let simmer about 20 minutes or until asparagus is soft.
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Remove from heat
and purée with an immersion blender or, in batches, in a blender. (For
Elegant: Purée, then press through a strainer.)
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Stir in yogurt
or crème fraîche or cream.
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Season to taste
with salt and pepper.
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Serve with a
splash of vinegar. (For Elegant: Top bowls with steamed tips, then a dollop
of crème fraîche or a swirl of cream.)
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