Description
Cream of Asparagus Soup is a delightful and comforting dish that brings the fresh flavors of spring into your kitchen. This velvety soup, made with tender asparagus, aromatic garlic, and rich cream, delivers a perfect balance of taste and texture in every spoonful. Whether served warm or chilled, it’s a versatile recipe ideal for any occasion—perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in.
Ingredients
- Fresh Asparagus
- Onion
- Garlic
- Vegetable Broth
- Heavy Cream
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- Wash the asparagus and chop it into small pieces. Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and sauté the onions until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Stir in the chopped asparagus and cook for about 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until asparagus is tender.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth; leave some chunks if desired.
- Return the soup to low heat, stir in heavy cream, season with salt and pepper, and warm without boiling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg