Cream of Asparagus Soup Recipe
Enjoy a warm and comforting Cream of Asparagus Soup, made with fresh asparagus blended in a velvety and smooth cream base.
Equipment
- 1 Large pot For cooking the soup
- 1 Blender For pureeing the asparagus
Ingredients
- 1 lb Asparagus Ends trimmed, cut into pieces
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 cup Onion Chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
- 4 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste
- 1/2 cup Heavy cream
- to taste Black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until onions are translucent.
- Add chopped asparagus and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Use a blender to puree the mixture until smooth.
- Return the soup to the pot, stir in heavy cream, and season with salt and black pepper.
- Heat through but do not allow to boil. Serve hot.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. You can also use coconut milk for a dairy-free option.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 50000IUVitamin C: 16.5mgCalcium: 1000mgIron: 0.4mg
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