Asparagus Soup

Velvety asparagus soup, lovely green color, great with crunchy rolls. My friend gave me this recipe, it originally used chicken broth. When my daughter became vegetarian, I modified it with vegetable broth instead! It also doubles easily. This soup will tempt even asparagus haters!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 119 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 dash garlic powder
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and coarsely chopped
• 1 dash white pepper
• 1 cup 1% milk

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Microwave onion and butter on HIGH for 2 minutes. Add asparagus, vegetable broth, garlic powder and white pepper. Microwave, covered, on HIGH for 10 to 12 minutes. Puree in blender.

Step 2

Return mixture to microwave safe dish, stir in milk and microwave until heated through.