Asparagus Soup

(makes 4 servings)

Ingredients:

• 2 Tablespoons butter
  
• 8 ounces shiitake (stems removed) or cremini mushrooms, sliced
  
• 1 large onion, chopped
  
• 2 pounds asparagus, trimmed, roasted or grilled, cut into pieces (reserved half of tips)
  
• 2½ cups chicken broth
  
• ½ teaspoon salt
  
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  

Preparation:

• In medium saucepan over medium-high heat, melt 1 Tbsp. of butter. Add mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan.
  
• In same saucepan, heat remaining butter in same saucepan. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes or until caramelized.
  
• In blender or food processor, puree onion, asparagus (except reserved tips), broth, and salt.
  
• Return to pot with mushrooms. Add pepper. Bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with reserved asparagus tips.
  

Make 6 Servings:

Weight loss recipes Amount Per Serving : 127 Calories, 8 g Protein, 13 g Carbohydrates, 4 g Dietary Fiber, 6 g Fat, 3.5 g Saturated Fat, 612 mg Sodium