INGREDIENTS
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4 pounds asparagus spears
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 cup chopped onion (1 large)
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1 tablespoon bottled minced garlic (6 cloves)
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
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1/4 cup dry sherry or dry white wine
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1/4 cup reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel)
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12 ounces assorted sliced fresh mushrooms, such as white button, shiitake, cremini, or oyster mushrooms
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1 1/2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
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2 teaspoons snipped fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed