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Creamy Asparagus Soup with Lemon Crème Fraîche - Easy Recipe

“A fresh and easy asparagus soup, pureed until it’s smooth, is a definite winner. Serve it warm or chilled depending on the weather.” —Fern Vitense, Tipton, Iowa

Creamy Asparagus Soup with Lemon Crème Fraîche - Easy RecipeTaste of Home

Servings Prep Time Cook Time 6servings 25minutes 25minutes Servings Prep Time 6servings 25minutes

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Add asparagus and potatoes; cook 3 minutes longer. Stir in broth, lemon zest and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, 15-20 minutes.
  2. Cool slightly. Process soup in batches in a blender until smooth. Return all to pan and heat through. Combine garnish ingredients; serve with soup.

Recipe Notes

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 155 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 873mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fibre), 4g protein.

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