Cheesy Asparagus Soup
🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 40 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
🥣 Yield: 4 quarts
Description:
This Cheesy Asparagus Soup recipe is perfect for lunch or as a snack, boasting a delightful blend of flavors and textures. Though it may seem a bit intricate, the result is a bowlful of pure comfort, making it well worth the effort. Bursting with cheesy goodness and nutritious veggies, it’s sure to tantalize your taste buds with each spoonful.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | Butter |
| 1 | Onion |
| 1/2 cup | Fresh green beans |
| 1/2 cup | Mushroom |
| 1/8 tsp | Salt |
| 1/2 cup | Low sodium chicken broth |
| 1 | Fresh asparagus |
| 1 tsp | Black pepper |
| 1 | Garlic clove |
| 1 tsp | Dried leaf thyme |
| 1 | Bay leaf |
| 1 1/2 cups | Cream cheese |
| 3 cups | Provolone cheese |
| 1 cup | Mild cheddar cheese |
| 8 cups | Water |
| 3/4 cup | Milk |
Instructions:
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In a large, heavy stock pot, melt butter over low heat.
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Add finely chopped onion, fresh green beans, diced potatoes, and sliced mushrooms to the pot. Sauté for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Pour in low sodium chicken broth and a splash of white wine. Stir well, then add chopped asparagus, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, dried leaf thyme, and a bay leaf. Increase the heat to medium or medium-high and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
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Allow the soup to boil uncovered for about 10 minutes or until all the vegetables are tender. Reduce the heat to low.
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Gradually pour in the milk, followed by the cream cheese, provolone cheese, and mild cheddar cheese. Stir continuously to ensure the cheese melts evenly. Be careful not to let the soup reach a rolling boil.
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Once all the cheese has melted and the soup is smooth and creamy, remove it from the heat. Fish out the bay leaf and discard.
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Adjust the consistency by whisking in water as needed until you have exactly 4 quarts of soup.
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Taste the soup and season with additional salt if necessary.
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Serve the Cheesy Asparagus Soup immediately, garnished with a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper or grated cheese if desired. Alternatively, you can gently reheat the soup before serving.
This Cheesy Asparagus Soup is a delightful medley of flavors that will warm you up from the inside out. Whether enjoyed as a light lunch or a comforting snack, it’s sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to savor the goodness of this creamy, cheesy delight!
