Skinny Cream of Asparagus Soup
This soup is high in vitamins and minerals that will make your body happy and it tastes great too!
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 95kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound green asparagus
- 1 sweet onion diced
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth, fat-free, low-sodium
- 1/2 cup skim milk
- 1 tablespoon basil freshly chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- dash of cayenne pepper
- sea salt to taste
Instructions
- If using a double boiler with a steamer insert, add 2” to 3” of water to the bottom pot, add asparagus to the insert, cover. Heat water to boiling, reduce heat to low and steam until tender, about 20 minutes. Cool 15 minutes before pureeing.
- While asparagus is steaming, add oil to a small skillet, heat to medium-low, add onions, sauté until tender, approximately 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté one additional minute. Remove from heat, add onion, garlic, and cooled asparagus to a food processor or use an immersion blender, pulse until pureed.
- Add puree to a large pot along with cayenne, salt and pepper. And broth and stir. Bring to a boil on medium heat, reduce to a simmer and cook 15 minutes. Add milk and continue to cook until hot, approximately 5 minutes. Garnish with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese and a dash of cayenne pepper.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 92mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g |
| SmartPoints (Freestyle): 3
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 3
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 3