Diabetic Exchanges
Serves: 4
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3 c. cut fresh asparagus (1-in. pieces)
2-1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth
1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
3 oz. fat-free cream cheese, cubed
2 T. light sour cream
1 T. snipped fresh dill - OR - 1 tsp. dillweed
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
IN a large saucepan coated with nonstick cooking spray, saute onion and garlic until tender. Add asparagus, broth and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until asparagus is tender. Place a third of the mixture in a blender. Add cream cheese, sour cream and dill. Cover and process until smooth; return to pan. Cover and cook over medium heat until heated through. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 91 calories...192 mg sodium...7 mg cholesterol...11 gm carbohydrate...8 gm protein...2 gm fat ++++ Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable...1/2 starch...1/2 fat