Asparagus Brie Soup

Name: Asparagus Brie Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/2 cup white wine; 4 to 6 ounces Brie, rind removed

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

"This rich soup is wonderful when fresh asparagus is in season," reports Melissa Petrek-Myer of Austin, Texas. "It's an elegant dish to serve company."

Ingredients

1/2 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup white wine
4 to 6 ounces Brie, rind removed

Directions

In a large saucepan, saute asparagus in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until golden brown. Gradually add broth, cream and wine or additional broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 10-15 minutes.
In a blender; cover and process soup in batches until smooth. Return to the pan. Cube Brie and add to soup. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 567 calories, 53g fat (33g saturated fat), 171mg cholesterol, 1171mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.

"This rich soup is wonderful when fresh asparagus is in season," reports Melissa Petrek-Myer of Austin, Texas. "It's an elegant dish to serve company."

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