Mom’s Creamy Asparagus Soup
My Mom's Creamy Asparagus Soup is so delicious and is just bursting with fresh flavor! Comfort food at it's best!
Servings 4
Calories 447kcal
Ingredients
- 6 slices lean bacon
- 6 tbsp butter Knorr Leek Soup mix
- 1 red onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 tbsp flour
- 2 cups half and half
- 1 cup water
- 1.8 oz Knorr Leek Soup mix 1 package
- 2 bunches asparagus about 40 spears, rinsed
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/8 tsp marjoram
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Snap off bottoms of asparagus spears. Cut tops into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
- Cut bacon into bite-sized pieces and saute in a large saucepan until fat has been rendered and bacon is golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Add butter and onion to pan and saute until onions are transparent. Add garlic and continue cooking for 2-3 more minutes.
- Stir in flour until well combined.
- Stir in half and half, water, and soup mix.
- Add asparagus to the pan.
- Cook on low for 30 minutes or until asparagus is slightly tender.
- Stir in wine, marjoram and salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately.
- Makes 4 servings
Nutrition
Calories: 447kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 1266mg | Potassium: 755mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2662IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 213mg | Iron: 5mg
