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Asparagus Cheese Soup for Two!

Last post Apr 24, 2012 9:28 AM by sstetzel . 2 replies.


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    Posted: Apr 24, 2012 7:55 AM in Cooking for 2
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    Asparagus Cheese Soup for Two!

    Asparagus Cheese Soup for Two


    Although I came from a large family, I had to adjust to cooking for two during the years I had a roommate. This soup is a springtime favorite.
    2 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 25 min.

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups water, divided
    • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
    • 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
    • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
    • 3/4 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
    • 4 slices process American cheese, cut up
    • 1 bacon strip, cooked and crumbled

    Directions

    • In a small skillet, combine 1 cup water, bouillon, seasoned salt,
    • lemon-pepper and white pepper. Add asparagus. Bring to a boil.
    • Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until asparagus is
    • tender. Remove asparagus; cool slightly.
    • Cut off several asparagus tips and set aside. Cut remaining asparagus
    • into larger pieces. Place asparagus pieces and cooking liquid in a
    • blender or food processor; cover and process until smooth. In a
    • saucepan, combine asparagus mixture and remaining water; heat
    • through. Reduce heat; stir in cheese just until melted. Garnish with
    • bacon bits and reserved asparagus tips. Yield: 2 servings.
    Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 169 calories, 11 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 30 mg cholesterol, 1,234 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 10 g protein.
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    Reply Posted: Apr 24, 2012 9:13 AM in Cooking for 2
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    Re: Asparagus Cheese Soup for Two!

    Sounds really good.  To cut the sodium, I'm going to use 2 cups of reduced-sodium chicken broth in place of the water and bouillon.

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    Reply Posted: Apr 24, 2012 9:28 AM in Cooking for 2
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    Re: Asparagus Cheese Soup for Two!

    Great idea! Yes

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