4.7 from 9 votes
Asparagus Soup
Asparagus Soup is a delicious dish for a light main or first course with its fresh flavor and silky texture.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
218 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 onion chopped, large
- 1 celery peeled and diced, stick
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- pound asparagus woody ends trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- chives for garnish, optional, fresh; or parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, celery, and minced garlic; sauté until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the asparagus pieces to the pot and cook for an additional 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle in the flour, stir, and cook for 2 minutes longer.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until asparagus and celery are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth. Stir in the heavy cream and heat through. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Serve hot.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
218kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
34mg
(11%)
Sodium
835mg
(35%)
Potassium
290mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1737IU
(35%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 218
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 218kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 835mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 290mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1737IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.