Well... I probably have. But I haven't blogged one.
Today, I created a super yummy soup.
Parmesan Bacon Asparagus & Potato Soup
2 lbs fresh asparagus
2 cups cooked, diced potatoes
32 oz chicken or vegetable broth
3 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 Tbsp sour cream (I used light)
2 cups half & half (I used fat free)
2 Tbsp cornstarch
3 tsp pepper
2 Tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp seasoned salt
1 Tbsp minced onion
2 Tbsp butter
8 or so slices cooked bacon, crumbled
Blanch asparagus. Reserve about 3 cups liquid from blanching and set aside.
After blanching, cut into segments about 1 inch long. I separated stalks from tips but it's not necessary.
Melt butter in a skillet and sauté asparagus, garlic, and minced onion.
With a food processor or blender, purée about half of the asparagus mixture with portions of reserved asparagus stock.
In a large pot, heat chicken or vegetable broth and half and half until boiling. Reduce slightly. Stir in cheeses and sour cream and stir until melted.
I added the remaining asparagus stock (cooled) with some cornstarch to make I a little thicker at this point.
Add diced, cooked potatoes, , bacon, remaining sautéed asparagus, pepper and seasoned salt to taste.
It was delicious. Even my two-year old loved it!
