Asparagus Soup
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4.8
30 reviews
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Asparagus Soup
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Asparagus lovers will love this creamy asparagus soup! Deliciously smooth and flavored to perfection, this cream of asparagus soup makes the perfect appetizer!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus , ends trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 sweet onion , roughly chopped
- ½ cup white wine , optional
- 3 cups vegetable broth , or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- olive oil , Maldon sea salt, fresh herbs, lemon wedges, optional and for garnish
Instructions
- Melt butter over low heat in a large Dutch oven or saucepan.
- Add cut asparagus and onion. Cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until very soft, approximately 20 minutes.
- Remove several asparagus tips for garnishing. Set aside or in the refrigerator.
- Add vegetable broth. Using an immersion blender or transferring to a blender or food processor, blend until fully pureed.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water. Add cornstarch to soup along with white pepper, fine sea salt, lemon juice and heavy cream. Blend again until combined.
- Serve warm or chilled. Garnish with asparagus tips, good quality olive oil, Maldon sea salt, fresh herbs or lemon wedges.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!
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Nutrition Information
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Calories
269kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
63mg
(21%)
Sodium
1309mg
(55%)
Potassium
371mg
(11%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1930IU
(39%)
Vitamin C
10.8mg
(12%)
Calcium
68mg
(7%)
Iron
2.7mg
(15%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 269 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 269kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 1309mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 371mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1930IU | 39% |
| Vitamin C | 10.8mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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