Simple Asparagus Soup

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My family and friends love this soup. It's elegant and unusual, but the hardest part of making it is occasional stirring.

Simple Asparagus Soup

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 55 min.
YIELD: 12 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2/3 cup uncooked long grain brown rice
  • 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • Reduced-fat sour cream, optional
  • Salad croutons, optional

Instructions

  • 1. In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat butter and oil over medium heat. Stir in vegetables and seasonings; cook until vegetables are tender, 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 2. Stir in rice and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until rice is tender, 40-45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 3. Puree soup using an immersion blender, or cool slightly and puree soup in batches in a blender. Return to pot and heat through. If desired, serve with sour cream and croutons.

    Freeze option:
    Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight (soup may separate). In a saucepan, reheat to boiling, whisking until blended.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 79 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 401mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
1 vegetable, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.

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