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Asparagus Soup

Creamy Asparagus Soup – A Healthy Spring Delight

This creamy asparagus soup is a delightful, healthy spring dish that's both comforting and refreshing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion diced
  • 1 stalk Celery chopped, optional
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
Star Ingredient
  • 2 pounds Asparagus trimmed and chopped
Broth
  • 4 cups Vegetable or Chicken Broth homemade preferred
Creamy Texture
  • 1 medium Avocado ripe, or silken tofu
Freshness
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice or lime juice
  • to taste Fresh Herbs (Parsley, Basil, Dill, Chives)

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Immersion blender

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and chopped celery, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Stir in minced garlic, salt, and pepper, cooking for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Add chopped asparagus and broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 20-25 minutes until asparagus is tender.
  3. Remove pot from heat and stir in avocado, lemon juice, and fresh herbs. Blend until smooth using an immersion blender or transfer to a blender.
  4. Ladle soup into warm bowls, garnishing with olive oil and reserved asparagus tips. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Choose firm, bright green asparagus. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days.

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