Asparagus Soup

1

lb

asparagus

2

cups

water

1

medium

potato (peeled and chopped)

1

small

onion (chopped)

1

stalk

celery (optional)

2

cups

broth

1

cup

dry milk powder

2

Tbs

flour

salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1/2

cup

plain yogurt

1

Blanch the tips of the asparagus until just tender, 3-5 minutes. Drain (saving water for some of the broth) and set aside asparagus tips. Chop the spears, peeling the tough ends first if needed.

2

Cook the water, potato, onion, celery with asparagus until soft, 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat, puree, and return to heat.

3

Blend broth, dry milk powder, flour, and salt and pepper separately. Add to soup and cook over medium heat until mixture thickens slightly (stir constantly).

4

Drain yogurt slightly and place a dab in each bowl. Pour soup over it and garnish with the reserved asparagus tips.

Servings: 4

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 1/4 of a recipe (17.2 ounces).

Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.

Amount Per Serving

Calories

163.91

Calories From Fat (18%)

30.1

% Daily Value

Total Fat 3.35g

5%

Saturated Fat 1.7g

9%

Cholesterol 8.24mg

3%

Sodium 523.02mg

22%

Potassium 678.4mg

19%

Total Carbohydrates 25.02g

8%

Fiber 3.42g

14%

Sugar 5.14g

 

Protein 9.28g

19%