Recipe Details
Ingredients
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2tablespoonsbutter
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1onion, finely diced
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salt to taste
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4cupschicken broth
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2cupswater
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2poundsfresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
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1pinchcayenne pepper, or to taste (Optional)
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freshly ground black pepper to taste
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1pinchground nutmeg
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½cupheavy whipping cream (Optional)
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¼cupheavy whipping cream (Optional)
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1tablespoonfreshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
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1teaspoonlemon zest (Optional)
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1pinchcayenne pepper (Optional)
Cooking Directions
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Melt butter in a soup pot over medium heat. Add minced onion and salt; cook and stir until onion is soft and golden, about 10 minutes.
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Pour chicken broth and water into the pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer 15 minutes.
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Place asparagus pieces in simmering broth. Cook, stirring occasionally until asparagus is just tender and still bright green, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
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Use an immersion blender to blend soup until smooth, about 3 minutes.
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For a finer texture, strain soup through a mesh strainer. Return strained soup to the pot and place on the stove.
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Turn heat to low. Season with cayenne pepper, black pepper, and nutmeg. Adjust salt to taste. Whisk 1/2 cup cream into soup.
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Place 1/4 cup cream, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and lemon zest in a small bowl. Whisk until frothy and slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
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Ladle soup into bowls. Drizzle a spoonful of Parmigiano-Reggiano-lemon cream on top of each serving and swirl to form a random design.
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Sprinkle with a pinch of lemon zest and cayenne pepper, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Full Nutrition Label | |
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Servings Per Recipe6 | |
Calories187 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 15g |
20% |
Saturated Fat 10g |
48% |
Cholesterol 52mg |
17% |
Sodium 60mg |
3% |
Total Carbohydrate 11g |
4% |
Dietary Fiber 4g |
14% |
Total Sugars 5g |
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Protein 5g |
10% |
Vitamin C 12mg |
13% |
Calcium 80mg |
6% |
Iron 3mg |
19% |
Potassium 391mg |
8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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