Description
A healthy asparagus soup that combines fresh asparagus with a creamy texture, perfect for any season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add asparagus and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
- Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper. Heat through.
- Serve hot, garnished with asparagus tips or a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
- You can substitute heavy cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free option.
- Top with croutons or fresh herbs for garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: asparagus soup healthy