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    Asparagus Soup with Parmesan Sprinkle


    Source of Recipe


    South Beach Diet Phase 1


    List of Ingredients


    • 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1 small onion,chopped
    • 1 garlic clove,minced
    • 2 1/2 lbs. asparagus,ends trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-in. lengths
    • 4 cups lower-sodium chicken broth
    • 4 tsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese
    • Salt and freshly ground white pepper


    Instructions


    1. Heat oil over med. heat in a med. saucepan. Add onion, garlic,and asparagus and cook,stirring occasionally,until onions soften,5-7 min. Do not brown.
    2. Add broth,bring to a simmer,and cook until asparagus is just tender,about 10 min.
    3. Remove from heat and carefully puree with a blender or hand blender. Return to the pan,gently reheat,and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve each serving with a sprinkle of Parmesan.
    4. Makes 4(1 1/2-cup)servings.
 

 

 

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