Description
Creamy asparagus soup is a warm, comforting dish that combines earthy asparagus with aromatic garlic and onion. Perfect for cozy evenings or impressing guests at dinner parties, this velvety soup is both simple to make and visually stunning. With fresh ingredients and a rich flavor profile, it’s sure to be a favorite at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter version)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and chopped asparagus; cook until vibrant green, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or stand blender.
- Stir in heavy cream, salt, pepper, and lemon juice; heat through without boiling.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs or croutons if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing & Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For added depth of flavor, consider using chicken broth instead of vegetable broth. To make it vegan-friendly, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk.