Creamy Asparagus Potato Soup

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

This creamy asparagus potato soup combines veggies and cream cheese on the stovetop for a comforting cold-weather dish that's ready in 30 minutes.

Ingredients

3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 (12 ounce) package frozen cut asparagus
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
4 ounces whipped cream cheese

Directions

1 Combine potatoes, chicken broth, onion, salt, and nutmeg in a large pot. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, until potatoes are just tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
2 Add asparagus and return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
3 Stir in heavy cream and cream cheese until melted; do not boil.