Cream of Asparagus Soup

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb asparagus spears fresh trimmed chopped
• 8 oz philadelphia cream cheese cubed softened
• 1 tsp garlic powder 
• 2 Tbsp milk 
• 1 Tbsp oil 
• 1 large onion chopped
• 2.5 cups vegetable broth fat-free reduced-sodium

Equipment

• sauce pan
• blender

Directions

1. Heat oil in large saucepan on medium heat.
2. Add onions; cook 5 min., stirring occasionally.
3. Add asparagus and broth; stir. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 15 min. or until vegetables are very tender.
4. Blend asparagus mixture, in batches, in blender until smooth; return to saucepan.
5. Add remaining ingredients; cook and stir on medium heat 2 to 3 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted, and soup is well blended and heated through.