ASPARAGUS SOUP WITH MINI MEATBALLS

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This is a traditional Danish recipe often used as part of a wedding reception menu. The recipe originally called for whipping cream but I prefer the lighter version using 5% coffee cream. The mini meatballs take a bit of time to prepare, but you will be happy you did! Below is the lighter version including ground turkey in the meatballs, but if needed 50/50 of beef and pork will work well.

Provided by Deantini

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

125 g extra lean ground beef
125 g lean ground turkey
125 g extra lean ground pork
1 egg
8 tablespoons breadcrumbs
3/4 cup water
2 teaspoons pepper
2 teaspoons salt
398 ml asparagus spears, canned
30 g butter
3 tablespoons flour
3 cups chicken broth
2/3 cup light cream, 5%
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pinch pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the first 8 ingredients to make the meat ball mix.
  • Roll the meat balls into small 1/2 inch balls.
  • Cook the meat balls in a large pot of slightly boiling water for 5 minutes (longer if the meatballs are bigger).
  • Remove with strainer and set aside.
  • Cut the asparagus spears into bit sized pieces, keep the asparagus liquid.
  • In a large pot melt the butter and stir in the flour with a whisk.
  • Add the liquikd from the asparagus and whisk well.
  • Add the chicken broth and whisk well; let the soup simmer for 5 minute.
  • Add the cream.
  • Add the asparagus and meatballs and warm through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490.5, Fat 28.4, SaturatedFat 13.6, Cholesterol 161.9, Sodium 2381.4, Carbohydrate 28.6, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2.7, Protein 28.7

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