Cheesy Asparagus Soup

Description

This is one of our favorites. It’s quick to make and freezes well. Add cooked asparagus tips as garnish.

Ingredients

• 6 cups chicken stock, divided
• 1 ½ pounds asparagus, trimmed and chopped
• ¼ cup butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 ribs celery, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup half-and-half, or more to taste
• 1 pound processed American cheese (such as Velveeta®), cubed
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 33 mins

Total Time: 53 mins

Servings: 6