Asparagus and Ham Soup
Serves: 4
Ingredients
To make Asparagus and Ham Soup, you'll need:
- 300g asparagus spears, sliced into
- 1-inch long pieces
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 3 medium onions, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp. plain flour
- 200ml semi skimmed milk
- 200ml chicken stock (made from a stock cube)
- 200g cooked ham, diced
- 200g mushrooms, chopped
- 300ml low fat single cream
- Salt and pepper to season
- Basil to garnish
Method
- Fill a saucepan a third full with water and bring to the boil.
- Blanch the asparagus by placing it in the boiling water for 2 minutes.
- Drain the asparagus spears and drop them into cold water and put them aside.
- Melt the butter in a frying pan on a medium heat and, when it is hot, sauté the onions in it for 2 minutes.
- Add in the milk and then gradually sift in the flour, whisking thoroughly to create a smooth mixture. Then, transfer it into a saucepan.
- Bring this mixture to the boil for 1-2 minutes, stirring throughout.
- Then drop in in the chicken stock, cooked ham, chopped mushrooms and the asparagus.
- Lower the heat and add the cream, along with the salt and pepper. Leave to simmer for 10 minutes.
- Blend in a food processor and re-heat for serving.
- Serve with a garnish of basil.
Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)
Calories 345 | Total Fat 21.2g | Saturated Fat 12.3g | Carbohydrates 25g | Fibre 3.3g | Protein 13.6g
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