Description
A comforting and delicious creamy soup made with fresh asparagus, perfect for a light meal or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Fresh Asparagus (Trimmed and chopped)
- 1 medium Onion (Diced)
- 3 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 4 cups Vegetable Broth
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black Pepper (Freshly cracked)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (Fresh)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (For sautéing)
Instructions
- Rinse the asparagus under cold water, snap off the tough ends, and chop into 1-inch pieces.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add chopped asparagus, stir well, and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
- Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and cover. Let simmer for 15-20 minutes until asparagus is tender.
- Remove from heat and blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Return the soup to low heat, stir in heavy cream, and warm through without boiling.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then stir in lemon juice.
- Serve hot, garnished with cracked black pepper or a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
Use fresh asparagus for the best flavor. Adjust the thickness of the soup by using more or less broth. Blend well for a silky smooth consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg