Canned food sometimes gets a bad rap. There’s a misunderstanding about the freshness and nutritional value of canned fruits and vegetables, but much of this bad press simply isn’t true. Canned fruits and vegetables are comparable in nutrition to those that are cooked fresh or frozen. In fact, just like frozen food, canned fruits and vegetables are picked and processed at their peak, which seals in nutrients.
Also, canned foods are convenient: since the food inside is usually already cooked, it lessens your cooking time, allowing you to get food on the table faster.
Grocery Outlet has long promoted the benefits of canned food items, and we’re here to show that you can create gourmet-style meals in your kitchen that are healthy, cheap and easy to make. Here's our first recipe, an easy asparagus soup that you can make in minutes.
Asparagus Soup
Ingredients:
1 (15 ounce) can asparagus
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
1. Blend the asparagus, with liquid, in a blender or food processor until completely smooth.
2. Heat asparagus and chicken broth together in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in milk, and bring to a low simmer. Stir in butter to finish, and season to taste with, Parmesan, salt and pepper.
Serves 4.
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Remember: just because it's inexpensive doesn't mean it's any less delicious. Enjoy!