Asparagus with Cream Sauce

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Arletta Slocum

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Sep. 30, 2022

From Venice, Florida, Arletta Slocum relates, "This lovely side dish has been a favorite in our family for many years - especially for Easter dinners. Fresh green beans can be substituted for the asparagus."

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Asparagus with Cream Sauce

Yield:10 servings
Prep:15 min

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dill weed
  • 1 cup sour cream
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Directions

  1. In a large skillet, bring water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, garlic powder, lemon-pepper and salt until blended. Gradually stir in broth. Add the parsley, vinegar and dill.
  2. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat to low; whisk in sour cream. Drain asparagus; arrange on a serving platter. Top with cream sauce.
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