Herbed Asparagus Soup

13 ingredients
3 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large saucepan, saute onions and garlic in butter. Add the broth, asparagus, salt, thyme, pepper and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until asparagus is tender. Drain asparagus, reserving cooking liquid. Discard bay leaf. Cool slightly.
  2. 2
    In a food processor, combine asparagus and 1/2 cup cooking liquid; cover and process until smooth. Return pureed asparagus and remaining cooking liquid to pan.
  3. 3
    Combine the flour and water until smooth; stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Garnish each serving with sour cream and lemon peel.

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