Soup's On: Cream of Asparagus Soup

Soup’s On: Cream of Asparagus Soup

Another creamy soup?? I know, I know! But this one is actually healthy!! Another great idea from SkinnyTaste. And it has less than 6 ingredients!

Cream of Asparagus Soup
Servings: 6 • Size: 1 1/4 cups • Old Points: 1 pt • Points+: 2 pts
Calories: 65.4 • Fat: 2.7 g • Carbs: 8.8 g • Fiber: 3.5 g • Sugar: 0.3 g • Protein: 4.0 g

2 lbs asparagus (2 bunches)

1 tbsp butter

1 medium onion, chopped

6 cups fat free chicken broth

2 tbsp low fat sour cream

salt and fresh pepper to taste

In a large pot, melt better on low heat. Add onion and sauté on low for about 2-3 minutes.

Snap the tough ends off the asparagus and disgard. Chop the asparagus into 2 inch pieces. Add to the pot with the onions. Add chicken broth, salt and pepper. Cover and cook about 20-25 minutes or until asparagus is very tender. Remove from heat, add sour cream and using your hand held blender, puree until smooth.