Tahini & Lemon Asparagus Soup
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Soup
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Cuisine
International
Tahini & Lemon Asparagus Soup
Description
Tahini & Lemon Asparagus Soup begins by sautéing garlic and asparagus until fragrant and slightly tender. Vegetable broth and lemon peels are added, and the mixture simmers until the asparagus is fully soft. The soup is then allowed to rest before being blended with tahini paste and fresh lemon juice, creating a creamy consistency without dairy.
The tahini imparts a smooth, nutty depth while the lemon lifts the flavor with a citrusy freshness. Garnished with chopped chives and seasoned with salt and pepper, the soup delivers a balanced savory and bright profile. This soup fits well as a light starter or a nourishing midday meal.
After blending, the soup is reheated gently before serving to ensure it's warm and ready to enjoy. Adjustments to salt and lemon juice after blending help tailor the final flavor intensity.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic roughly chopped, cloves
- 1 lb asparagus woody ends trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 ½ cups vegetable broth or filtered water, low-sodium
- 1/4 cup chive fresh
- 2 lemon peel 2-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup tahini paste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- sea salt fresh pepper
- black pepper fresh pepper
Instructions
- Heat a large soup pot over medium heat.
- Once hot, add the olive oil and onion, stir and cook for 2-3 minutes, until soft and translucent.
- Add the garlic, stir and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the asparagus and cook for 1 minute, then add the broth (or water), chives, and lemon peels.
- Bring soup to a boil, then turn heat down to a simmer and cook until the asparagus is tender, about 10-15 minutes. remove soup from heat and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Carefully transfer soup to an upright blender, add the tahini paste and lemon juice.
- Blend on high for 1 minute, until smooth and creamy. taste and adjust salt and/or lemon juice.
- Return the soup back to the soup pot and bring to a simmer. garnish and serve hot.
Notes
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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