Cream of Asparagus Soup

By Judycakes

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3 c cut fresh asparagus, 1 inch pieces
• 2 1/2 c low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 3 oz cream cheese, cubed
• 2 T sour cream
• 1 T snipped fresh dill or 1 tsp dill
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan coated with non stick cooking spray, saute onion and garlic until tender. Add asparagus, broth and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until asparagus is tender.

Place a third of the mixture in a blender; add cream cheese, sour cream and dill. Cover and process until smooth; return to pan. Cook over medium heat until heated through. Sprinkle with nutmeg.