Asparagus Soup
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
329 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
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Cuisine
American
Asparagus Soup
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This creamy asparagus soup recipe tastes decadent, but it gets its velvety texture from pureed potatoes and Greek yogurt. Easy and delish!
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Ingredients
- 3 lices Bacon optional, thick cut
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup leek white and light green parts; or swap yellow onion or shallot, finely chopped
- 2 potato peeled and cut into ½-inch dice (about 10 ounces, medium Yukon Gold
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth, low-sodium
- 2 pounds asparagus trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
- ½ cup Greek yogurt plus additional for serving (do not use fat free or it may curdle and the soup will not be as creamy, 2% fat
Instructions
- If preparing with bacon: Prepare it according to this guide for Oven Baked Bacon or Air Fryer Bacon. Crumble or dice and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or similar medium/large saucepan over medium heat. Add leeks and potatoes cook, stirring occasionally, until the leeks begin to soften, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add the broth, asparagus, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
- With an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth. (You can also carefully pour it into a blender or food processor in batches and blend it that way. Be careful as hot soup tends to splatter!) Return the blended soup to the pot and let cool a few minutes.
- Add in the Greek yogurt.
- Stir, then season to taste with additional salt and pepper. Remember that if you are adding the bacon on top, it will also be salty, so be careful not to overdo it.
- Serve hot, topped with crumbled bacon, a sprinkle of fresh chives, and an extra dollop of Greek yogurt as desired.
Notes
- VEGETARIAN OPTION: Omit the bacon. For some crunch, try swapping for the roasted chickpea “croutons” in my recipe for Caesar Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad.
- VEGAN OPTION: Omit the bacon and the Greek yogurt. To make a creamy asparagus soup vegan, try swapping for your favorite non-dairy yogurt.
- TO STORE: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- TO REHEAT: Warm gently on the stovetop or in the microwave until heated through.
- TO FREEZE: You can freeze asparagus soup for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe storage container. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1(of 4), without bacon
Calories
329kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
0.04g
(2%)
Cholesterol
19mg
(6%)
Potassium
1057mg
(22%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
2115IU
(42%)
Vitamin C
39mg
(43%)
Calcium
120mg
(12%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 329 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1(of 4), without bacon | |
| Calories | 329kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 1057mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 2115IU | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 39mg | 43% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 12% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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