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Easy Asparagus Soup

Enjoy the flavors of spring in this bright and silky asparagus soup recipe! It's so simple to make with fresh asparagus and a few pantry staples you probably have on hand.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 185 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 ticks celery chopped
  • 3-4 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 pounds asparagus trimmed & cut into 1" pieces, see note
  • 1 medium russet potato peeled & diced
  • 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup heavy/whipping cream see note
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Add the oil and butter to a soup pot and sauté the onion and celery over medium heat until lightly browned (about 7-10 minutes).
  2. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  3. Add in the chicken broth, Italian seasoning, asparagus, and potatoes. Increase the heat to high and bring it to a boil. Cover the pot with the lid slightly open. Reduce the heat so it's simmering. Let it cook until the potatoes are tender (about 15 minutes).
  4. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup right in the pot, or blend it in batches using a regular blender (I would let the soup cool down for a bit first!). Stir in the lemon juice and cream. Season with salt and pepper as needed (I find this soup needs a generous amount of salt) and serve immediately.

Notes

  • The ends of asparagus tend to be dry and woody, so it's important to trim them off and discard them. You can either use a knife and cut the first inch or two off (I do this in one go when the bunch is still tied together) or bend each piece of asparagus to snap the ends off using your hands.
  • You could leave the cream out if needed, but coconut milk would work great as well if you need a dairy-free alternative.

Nutrition Information

Calories 185kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 31mg (10%) Sodium 618mg (26%) Potassium 572mg (16%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1560IU (31%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 76mg (8%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 185

% Daily Value*

Calories 185kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 618mg 26%
Potassium 572mg 12%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1560IU 31%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 76mg 8%
Iron 4mg 22%

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

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