Asparagus Soup Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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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
237 kcal
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Course
Soup
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Cuisine
North American
Asparagus Soup Recipe
Description
The Asparagus Soup Recipe starts with sautéing chopped onion and minced garlic in butter or olive oil for a savory base. Asparagus and white potatoes are added along with chicken or vegetable stock and simmered until the potatoes are soft, which helps thicken the soup when blended. Optionally, spinach or parsley is stirred in for added color and a subtle leafy flavor.
Once cooked, the soup is pureed until smooth using an immersion blender or in batches in a countertop blender. Seasoning with salt and pepper adjusts taste, and freshly squeezed lemon juice adds a bright, acidic note that balances the earthy, mild sweetness of asparagus and potatoes.
This soup can serve as an elegant starter or a light main course. Its creamy texture and fresh flavors suit cooler days and pair well with crusty bread for a simple meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter olive oil for dairy-free
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lb asparagus chopped (save a few tips if you'd like them for garnish)
- 1 lb potatoes chopped, white
- 4 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
- spinach for color, or parsley, optional, ½ cup
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- lemon optional, juice from ½ lemon
Instructions
- Heat the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for 3 minutes, or until it is translucent and soft. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add the asparagus, potatoes, and stock to the pot and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft.
- Add the spinach (if using) to the pot then blend the soup either with an immersion blender or carefully in small batches in a blender. Season to taste with salt and pepper. If using, stir in the lemon juice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 237 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2 ½ cups | |
| Calories | 237kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 379mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 1012mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 955IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 33mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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