Cream of Asparagus Soup

Love asparagus, then show it off! This easy recipe showcases the tender spring vegetable as the leading role, not hidden under other heavy ingredients or seasoning. This creates a light and refreshing taste for summer, that’s perfect for a nice night on the patio, served with a fresh tossed salad and crusty artisan bread.

Summer calls for easy cooking. Let’s be honest, no one wants to spend the dog days of summer standing over a hot stove for hours. Your guests will never know that you threw this together in under 15 minutes!

Versatility is key. As with many summer soups, this could be enjoyed hot right from the stove, but is also just as tasty the next day for a cool lunch soup. Many fresh herbs as garnish taste great-use what’s fresh or available to you, and if you are opting for a healthier option, a dollop of Greek yogurt is an easy substitution.

Have an abundance of asparagus? If you are one of those lucky people that find yourself with tons of asparagus and looking for other great ways to use it, check out my other recipes here:

Salmon with Olive and Caper Puttanesca Chutney

Asparagus Walnut Pesto

Chicken with Asparagus Pesto

Cream of Asparagus Soup

Hannah

A quick, easy and refreshing soup that uses few ingredients to showcase the fresh asparagus of the season.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Course Soup

Cuisine French

Servings 2

Equipment

• Kitchen knife
• Saucepan
• Immersion blender

Ingredients

  

• 1 tsp Butter
• 1 clove Garlic
• 12 pieces Medium asparagus stalks
• 1/4 cup Heavy whipping cream
• 1.5 cup Vegetable broth
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• Sour cream and chives For toppping

Instructions

 

• In soup pot, warm butter until melted and add minced garlic to cook until fragrant.
• Wash asparagus and trim off and discard bottom inch of stalks. Cut the remaining stalks into one inch pieces and add to pan, sautéing until starting to soften, sprinkling with salt.
• Add the broth and increase heat to a simmer, covering pot while asparagus cooks, about 8 minutes, until tender.
• Turn heat down and using immersion blender, puree until smooth. Be careful as the contents will be hot.
• Add in cream, and stir or lightly blend if preferred to give desired consistency.
• Top with sour cream and chives, serve immediately-suggested with a side salad and hearty bread.

Keyword Asparagus, Fresh, Healthy, Keto, Low-carb, vegetarian