5 from 15 votes
Roasted Asparagus Basil Soup. Vegan Glutenfree Recipe
Roasted Asparagus Basil Soup features oven-roasted asparagus, garlic, and onion blended with cashews, fresh basil, and nutritional yeast to create a creamy, vegan and gluten-free soup. The roasting adds a deep, smoky flavor to the vegetables that is balanced by the creamy texture of cashews and fresh herb notes, making for a comforting, smooth soup.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
290 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 14- 16 asparagus spears
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 white onion thick slices, or red onion
- oil as needed
- salt
- black pepper
- 1/2 cup cashews or 1/2 cup cashew cream, soaked
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1/2 tsp dill dried or 2 tsp fresh
- 1/4 cup basil packed leaves
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt or to taste
- 2 tsp nutritional yeast
- black pepper a very generous dash
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F / 220ºc.
- Remove the hard stems from the Asparagus spread. Chop the Asparagus spears into 2 inch pieces. Place on parchment lined sheet. Place garlic cloves and onion in the center of the sheet. Spray or brush oil. Sprinkle salt and pepper and bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Remove the garlic at 10 minutes if already golden.
- Cool slightly, then blend with the cashews, broth, dill, basil, olive oil, salt and nutritional yeast.
- Add blended puree to a pan and heat at medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Stir frequently. 8 - 10 minutes.
- Taste and adjust salt. Add more water/broth if needed for desired consistency.
- Garnish with cashew cream and black pepper. I blended the cashews with some basil, lemon juice, salt, pepper for a herbed cashew cream drizzle. or add some sour cream and onion clusters.
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Notes
- This soup is distinctly vegan and gluten-free, relying on cashews for creaminess instead of dairy.
- Roasting the asparagus and aromatics enhances flavor through caramelization before blending.
- Adjust broth or water to reach preferred soup consistency after blending.
- You can garnish with herbed cashew cream made by blending cashews with basil and lemon for added richness.
Nutrition Information
Calories
290kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Sodium
314mg
(13%)
Potassium
777mg
(17%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1975IU
(40%)
Vitamin C
16.9mg
(19%)
Calcium
94mg
(9%)
Iron
7.6mg
(42%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 290
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 290kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 314mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 777mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1975IU | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 16.9mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 94mg | 9% |
| Iron | 7.6mg | 42% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.