Heart Healthy Creamy Asparagus Soup Recipe
Add tender cooked asparagus, fat-free yogurt, and chicken broth to a food processor for the creamiest soup ever. Heart-healthy asparagus soup is peppery, smooth, and always satisfying.
Ingredients
Recipe yields 6 servings
1 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 large yellow onion, chopped
2 Tbsp olive oil
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth (gluten free if needed)
1 cup skim milk
Black pepper to taste
3/4 cup plain fat free yogurt (gluten free if needed)
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Directions
Step 1
Cut the asparagus in 3-inch pieces and reserve some tips for garnish. In a large pot, add asparagus pieces, onion, oil, chicken broth and skim milk.
Step 2
Cook mixture, over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes, or until asparagus is very tender. Add black pepper to taste. In a blender or food processor, purée mixture in batches until smooth.
Step 3
Transfer to a bowl (use caution when handling hot liquids) and whisk in yogurt and lemon juice. Garnish with reserved asparagus tips.
Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 96
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Dietary Review:
Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 1 cup
Per serving:
calories:96
total fat:4g
sat fat:0g
cholesterol:4mg
sodium:315mg
total carb:13g
fibers:4g
proteins:8g
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