Description
Warm up with this creamy asparagus soup that combines the earthy flavors of fresh asparagus with hints of garlic and a velvety texture. Perfect for chilly days, this easy-to-make dish is sure to impress friends and family alike. Enjoy it as a delightful starter or pair it with crusty bread for a nourishing meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prep your asparagus: Wash thoroughly and trim tough ends.
- Sauté aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic; cook until translucent.
- Add asparagus and broth: Stir in the chopped asparagus and pour in the vegetable broth. Simmer gently for about 15 minutes until tender.
- Blend: Carefully transfer the mixture to a blender or use an immersion blender to puree until smooth.
- Stir in cream: Return the blended soup to the pot over low heat, mix in heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Warm through without boiling.
- Serve hot: Ladle into bowls and garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg