Asparagus Soup

(makes 4 servings)

Weight Loss Recipes : Asparagus SoupIngredients:

  • two Tablespoons butter
  • 8 ounces shiitake (stems removed) or cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 huge onion, chopped
  • 2 pounds asparagus, trimmed, roasted or grilled, cut into pieces (reserved half of suggestions)
  • 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 very same saucepan, heat remaining butter in very 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 ideas.

Make 6 Servings:

Weight loss recipes Quantity Per Serving : 127 Calories, 8 g Protein, 13 g Carbohydrates, 4 g Dietary Fiber, 6 g Fat, three.five g Saturated Fat, 612 mg Sodium