Description
A creamy and comforting asparagus soup with vibrant flavors, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (454 grams) fresh asparagus
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons (23 grams) all-purpose flour
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) chicken or vegetable broth
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
- Lemon zest, for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse and prep the asparagus by trimming the tough ends.
- Chop the onion into small, uniform cubes and mince the garlic.
- Sauté the butter in a large stockpot until golden, then add onions for about 4-5 minutes.
- Add garlic, salt, and pepper, sautéing for an additional 30-45 seconds.
- Make a roux by whisking in the flour for about 2 minutes.
- Combine the broth and asparagus, mixing gently.
- Simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes until asparagus is tender.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Stir in the heavy cream until silky and adjust seasoning.
- Garnish with lemon zest and a drizzle of olive oil before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, use vegetable broth. Add herbs or spices for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg