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[Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends] Fresh Asparagus Soup with Parmesan Crisps - 10g Carbs, 3g Fiber, 5g Sugar



Fresh Asparagus Soup with Parmesan Crisps - 10g Carbs, 3g Fiber, 5g Sugar

From: Vegetarian Times - Issue: May 1, 2008 p.62

Parmesan crisps are an easy, impressive soup garnish made by melting
grated cheese in small rounds.

Serves: 6

2 Tbsp unsalted butter or olive oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 medium onion, chopped (1 cup)
5 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
2 lb fresh asparagus (36 to 40 medium-size spears), tips reserved,
stalks cut into 1/2-inch pieces, divided
1 tsp dried thyme
1/3 cup low-fat milk or heavy cream
1 Tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp grated lemon zest

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line baking sheet with silicone
baking mat. Divide Parmesan cheese into 6 mounds on baking mat, and
flatten using back of spoon. Bake 3 to 4 minutes, or until cheese
melts into lacy rounds. Cool completely. Remove from baking sheet
with spatula; set aside.

2. Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, and
saute 5 to 7 minutes, or until soft. Add broth, asparagus stalks,
and thyme; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover pan,
and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until asparagus is tender.

3. Meanwhile, cook asparagus tips in boiling, salted water 2 minutes,
or until just tender. Drain, and rinse under cold water. Set aside.

4. Puree soup in blender or food processor until smooth. Return to pan,
and stir in milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Season with salt and
pepper, if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature, garnished with
asparagus tips and Parmesan crisps.

Serves: 6
Nutrition per Serving:
110 Calories, 6g Total Fat, 4g Saturated Fat, 17mg Cholesterol,
431mg Sodium, 5g Protein, 10g Carbs, 3g Fiber, 5g Sugars

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