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Cream of Asparagus Soup
Of all the ways to enjoy asparagus, silky smooth Asparagus Soup would have to be one of our favourites. Garlic, onions, broth, parmesan cheese and a hint of cream is all you need to make a thick and creamy pot of asparagus soup. No flour needed!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 381 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large yellow onions
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 ¼ pounds asparagus woody ends trimmed, cut into 1" pieces
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- ¼ teaspoon black cracked pepper
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream plus more for garnish
- ½ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano shredded
- 1 pinch fresh chives or green onions, chopped to garnish
Instructions
- Heat butter and oil together in a pot over medium heat until butter is melted. Sauté the onions until soft while stirring frequently, about 4 minutes. Sauté the garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the chopped asparagus, season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes until just starting to change colour.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover with lid. Simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are very tender.
- Use an immersion blender or regular blender to puree soup. If using a regular blender, stop and remove lid a couple of times to let some steam out and avoid overheating.
- Return soup to pot and let simmer, uncovered. Stir in cream and cheese. Taste test and adjust salt and pepper, if needed. Let simmer until thickened.
- Garnish with fresh chopped chives or green onions, extra cream and cracked black pepper.
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Notes
- Try adding a drizzle of cream over your finished soup for added creaminess!
Nutrition Information
Calories
381kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Cholesterol
59mg
(20%)
Sodium
920mg
(38%)
Potassium
794mg
(23%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
2945IU
(59%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
263mg
(26%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 381
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 381kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 920mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 794mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 2945IU | 59% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 263mg | 26% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.