Creamy Ham And Asparagus Soup Recipes

CREAMY HAM AND ASPARAGUS SOUP

Steps:

• Place asparagus in a saucepan with enough water to cover and cook until crisp-tender.
• Drain and set aside.
• In a heavy saucepan, saute carrot in butter for 3 - 5 minutes.
• Add onions and saute 2 minutes longer or til tender.
• Stir in flour and gradually add milk whisking until smooth.
• Bring to a boil and stir for 2 minutes.
• Add broth, ham, mushrooms and reserved asparagus.
• Reduce heat and add cream.
• Heat through but do not boil.
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• Add Swiss Cheese and dill if using.
• Garnish with Parmesan and parsley.

HAM CASSEROLE WITH ASPARAGUS AND CHEDDAR CHEESE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine cream of celery soup, milk, onion, marjoram, and rosemary; heat over medium heat just to boiling. Add cheese; stir until mixture is smooth and cheese is melted.
• In a lightly buttered 1 1/2 quart casserole, layer 1/3 of the dry stuffing mix; top with half of the ham, half of the asparagus, and half of the cheese sauce.
• Repeat layers. Mix remaining 1/3 of the stuffing mix with 1 tablespoon melted butter; sprinkle over top. Bake at 350° for 30 to 40 minutes, or until casserole is hot and bubbly.

HAM AND ASPARAGUS FETTUCCINE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Stir asparagus into pot in the last five minutes of cooking; drain.
• While pasta is cooking, heat butter and cream in a medium saucepan over medium heat. When mixture begins to bubble, stir in Parmesan, garlic powder, pepper and cayenne. Continue cooking until mixture thickens, stirring occasionally. Stir in ham and heat through.
• Toss pasta and asparagus with sauce and serve immediately.

CREAMY HAM CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 2 (8-inch square) glass baking dishes with cooking spray. Cook and drain noodles as directed on package, using minimum cook time.
• In large bowl, stir together soup, cream cheese and milk. Stir in cooked noodles, ham, broccoli, asparagus and carrots. Divide half of the mixture between baking dishes. In medium bowl, mix mozzarella and Cheddar cheeses. Sprinkle half of the cheese mixture over casseroles. Top with remaining ham mixture. Add croutons to remaining cheese mixture; sprinkle over casseroles.
• Bake uncovered 30 minutes or until lightly browned.

ASPARAGUS HAM DINNER

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute asparagus and yellow pepper in oil until crisp-tender. Add tomatoes and ham; heat through. Drain pasta; add to mixture. Stir in parsley and seasonings. Sprinkle with cheese.

FRESH ASPARAGUS SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add asparagus and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or until asparagus is tender. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Transfer to a blender; cover and process until smooth., In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons flour and 1/4 cup milk until smooth; set aside. In same saucepan, heat butter over medium heat. Stir in seasonings and remaining flour until smooth; cook and stir 45-60 seconds or until light golden brown. Gradually whisk in cream, remaining milk and reserved flour mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in wine, lemon juice and asparagus mixture; heat through. If desired, top each serving with chives.