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Creamy Asparagus, Lemon & Coconut Milk Soup Recipe (Dairy-Free)

The layers of flavor in this creamy soup make you forget that there's not a drop of dairy in the recipe.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Cooling Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 Servings as an Appetizer
Calories: 58 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 1 ⅓ pounds asparagus trimmed & cut into 1-inch pieces (about 3 cups)
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 ¾ cups vegetable broth
  • ¼ cup light coconut milk

Instructions

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  1. Heat olive oil in a large sauce pan set over medium-low heat. Add the onion and sweat (cook without browning) until the onion is soft and translucent, 7 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for additional 2 minutes.
  2. Turn the heat to medium, add the thyme, lemon zest and asparagus pieces. Saute, stirring frequently, about 4 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Add broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Remove soup from the heat and let cool for 10 to 15 minutes (so the top doesn't blow off the blender).
  5. Process the soup in a blender, in two batches, until the soup is smooth.
  6. Return to the saucepan, stir in coconut milk, reheat, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve.
  7. This soup can also be served chilled – a nice treat on a hot day.

Notes

Nutrition Information

Calories 58kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 806mg (34%) Potassium 325mg (9%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1535IU (31%) Vitamin C 12.2mg (14%) Calcium 46mg (5%) Iron 3.4mg (19%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings as an Appetizer

Amount Per Serving

Calories 58

% Daily Value*

Calories 58kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 806mg 34%
Potassium 325mg 7%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1535IU 31%
Vitamin C 12.2mg 14%
Calcium 46mg 5%
Iron 3.4mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.