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Creamy Asparagus Soup

A creamy, delicious and healthy soup for Asparagus lovers!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
36 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 109 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 leek, cleaned and thinly sliced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 pounds asparagus, woody ends broken off and cut into 1-2 inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes, optional
  • Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
  • 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth, or chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, Low fat or full fat
  • Shaved or grated parmesan cheese for topping the soup

Instructions

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  1. Heat a the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add in the leek, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper and sauté for 3 minutes or until the leek starts to soften.
  2. Add in the chopped asparagus and sauté another 3-4 minutes. Add in the frozen peas, chicken or vegetable broth and water and bring to a boil. When the soup is boiling, cover with a lid, lower the heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes or until the asparagus is very tender.
  3. Remove from the heat and use an immersion stick or blender to blend the soup until it is smooth. Stir in the Greek yogurt and season with more salt and pepper. Serve the soup topped with Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • If you are using a blender to purèe the soup allow it to cool for 5 minutes before pouring it into the blender. Only fill the blender halfway and leave one corner of the lid cracked to allow the steam to be released. Place a towel over the lid and pulse a few times before turning the blender on all the way.

Nutrition Information

Calories 109kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Cholesterol 3mg (1%) Sodium 30mg (1%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 109

% Daily Value*

Calories 109kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 30mg 1%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 8g 16%

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