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Asparagus Potato Soup

Name: Asparagus Potato Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 7 servings.
Ingredients: 2 cups diced peeled potatoes; 1/2 pound fresh asparagus, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules; 4 cups water; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/2 cup milk; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Dash pepper; 12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled; 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

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Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

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7 servings

"This creamy and comforting soup is a terrific way to warm up on a cold or rainy day," writes Sherry McKellar of Springville, Utah. Hearty bowls featuring tender potatoes and asparagus get a special touch when topped with bacon and cheddar cheese.

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Ingredients

2 cups diced peeled potatoes
1/2 pound fresh asparagus, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
4 cups water
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

In a large saucepan or soup kettle, combine the potatoes, asparagus, onion, celery, bouillon and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in the butter.
In a bowl, combine flour, cream, milk, salt and pepper until smooth; add to the vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Garnish with bacon and cheese.

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