Cream of Asparagus and Potato Soup with Fresh Croutons

Name: Cream of Asparagus and Potato Soup with Fresh Croutons
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. butter; 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil; 2 cloves garlic (minced, about 1 tsp.); 2 russet potatoes (about 1 lb., peeled and diced into 1-inch pieces, baking); 1 lb. asparagus (trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces); 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth (or use any variety); 1 tsp. dried tarragon (or use 1 Tbsp. fresh chopped); 1 baguette (use 1/2 for croutons and reserve 1/2 for serving, use wheat/gluten free, if needed); 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. black pepper; 1/4 cup half and half or heavy cream

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Asparagus is the star in this smooth, creamy, and decadent soup, making it a spring time favorite. If your kiddos have never tried aspargus before, …

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Ingredients

1 Tbsp. butter
3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic (minced, about 1 tsp.)
2 russet potatoes (about 1 lb., peeled and diced into 1-inch pieces, baking)
1 lb. asparagus (trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces)
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth (or use any variety)
1 tsp. dried tarragon (or use 1 Tbsp. fresh chopped)
1 baguette (use 1/2 for croutons and reserve 1/2 for serving, use wheat/gluten free, if needed)
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/4 cup half and half or heavy cream