Description
This creamy and flavorful asparagus soup is a perfect way to enjoy the fresh taste of asparagus. With a hint of lemon and a touch of cream, this soup is both comforting and refreshing.
Ingredients
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Asparagus Soup:
- 2 pounds green asparagus stalks
- 2 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion (diced)
- salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 5 cups vegetable broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or to taste)
- chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep the asparagus: Trim the asparagus by snapping off the tough woody ends. Discard the ends and cut the stalks of asparagus into 1-inch pieces; set aside.
- Saute: Heat up 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 4-quart, or bigger, Dutch oven or soup pot. Stir in the onions and cook for 1 minute. Add the asparagus pieces, stir in the minced garlic, and season with salt and pepper. Continue to cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.
- Cook the soup: Add the vegetable broth and bring to a boil; lower the heat to a simmer, cover with a lid, and continue to cook for 12 to 14 minutes or until the asparagus is softened.
- Blend: Remove the lid and puree the soup with an immersion blender, or purée the soup in batches in a regular blender until completely smooth.
- Add the remaining ingredients: Pour the blended soup back into the pot and set it over medium-high heat. Whisk in the heavy cream and lemon juice and bring the soup to a slow boil. Whisk in the remaining tablespoon of butter.
- Finish and serve: Remove from heat; taste the soup for salt, pepper, and lemon juice, and adjust accordingly. Garnish with parsley and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop, Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: asparagus soup, creamy soup, vegetarian soup, asparagus recipe
