Ingredients
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2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed, divided
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1 cup sweet onion
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2 teaspoons minced garlic
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2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth or chicken broth
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¼ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon ground pepper
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1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
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½ cup heavy cream
Directions
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Using a vegetable peeler, peel 5 asparagus spears lengthwise into very thin strips. Transfer the strips to a small bowl and cover with ice water. Set aside until ready to use. Cut the remaining asparagus spears into 1-inch pieces.
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Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the asparagus pieces and garlic; cook, stirring often, until the asparagus is bright green and the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Add broth, salt and pepper; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer, undisturbed, until the asparagus is tender, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in tarragon.
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Pour the soup into a blender. Secure the lid on the blender and remove the center piece to allow steam to escape. Place a clean towel over the opening. Process until smooth, about 1 minute. (Alternatively, use an immersion blender to process the soup in the pot until smooth. Use caution when blending hot liquids.) Return the soup to the pot; add cream and stir until combined. Ladle into 4 bowls. Garnish with a swirl of cream, if desired, and the reserved asparagus strips.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
213 | Calories |
18g | Fat |
11g | Carbs |
4g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Serving Size about 1 cup | |
Calories 213 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 11g | 4% |
Dietary Fiber 4g | 14% |
Total Sugars 5g | |
Protein 4g | 8% |
Total Fat 18g | 23% |
Saturated Fat 8g | 40% |
Cholesterol 34mg | 11% |
Vitamin A 1366IU | 27% |
Sodium 223mg | 10% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.