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Creamy Asparagus Chowder

Creamy Asparagus Chowder

Asparagus, onion, celery and potato come together to make a flavorful, healthy bowl of spring chowder.
Servings: 4 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 cup ham, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 large potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2 cups chicken broth, or vegetable broth
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 cups asparagus, cleaned and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • shredded cheddar cheese and chopped fresh tomato , for garnish

Instructions

  • In a Dutch oven, saute onions and celery in butter until tender. Add garlic and cubed ham; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour. Add the potato, milk, broth and seasonings; cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the potato is tender and soup is thickened, about 20-30 minutes.
  • Add the asparagus, salt and pepper; cook for another 15 minutes. To serve, sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and diced tomato. Recipe makes 4 servings.
    Creamy Asparagus Chowder

Equipment

  • 1 large soup pot, or Dutch oven

Notes

Prepare the asparagus by rinsing each stalk in cold water. Then, carefully trim off the bottom portion, about two inches. Using a potato peeler, peel the root end of each stalk to remove nubs and any tough skin. For this recipe, cut each stalk into 2-inch pieces.

Nutrition

Calories: 388kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 17gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 928mgPotassium: 952mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1181IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 214mgIron: 3mg