Creamy Asparagus Soup
User Reviews
4.8
24 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
185 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Soup, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Creamy Asparagus Soup
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This asparagus soup is rich, flavorful and creamy not to mention it is simple to make! The velvety texture melts in your mouth leaving you wanting more.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 cup chopped white onion about 1 small onion
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 5 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 2 pounds asparagus cut into 1-inch pieces 2 bunches
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, and 1 cup chopped white onion to a large pot and heat over medium-high heat. Cook for 3-5 minutes until tender. Add 2 tablespoons unsalted butter and 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour until fragrant and golden brown.
- Slowly whisk in 5 cups chicken broth, then add 2 pounds asparagus cut into 1-inch pieces . Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 7-10 minutes until the asparagus is tender.
- Using an immersion blender or regular blender, blend the soup until it is completely smooth. Add in ½ cup heavy whipping cream, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper and stir to combine. Heat over medium-low until warmed through. Serve hot.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
185kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
1124mg
(47%)
Potassium
409mg
(12%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1556IU
(31%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
68mg
(7%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 185 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 185kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 1124mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 409mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1556IU | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
24 reviews
Excellent
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