Description
Cream of Asparagus Soup is a silky, comforting delight that combines fresh asparagus with aromatic garlic and creamy goodness. Perfect for cozy nights or elegant gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until fragrant and translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add Asparagus: Stir in chopped asparagus and cook for an additional 3 minutes until they start to soften.
- Pour in Broth: Add vegetable broth to the pot, ensuring all vegetables are submerged. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until everything is tender.
- Blend Until Smooth: Carefully transfer the mixture to a blender (or use an immersion blender) and blend until smooth. If too thick, add extra broth or water as needed.
- Stir in Cream: Return the blended soup to the pot over low heat. Slowly stir in heavy cream, warming through for another 5 minutes.
- Serve: Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with freshly cracked black pepper or croutons if desired. Enjoy with crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 262
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider incorporating herbs like thyme or dill. - Substitute asparagus with broccoli or spinach for a different twist. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days.