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Bowl of asparagus soup topped with shaved parmesan, dill and asparagus tips.
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Asparagus Soup

from kristineskitchenblog.com
Asparagus Soup is a delicious way to welcome spring! This healthy soup has a bright, fresh flavor and luxurious creamy texture, yet it's made without cream. Serve it warm or chilled.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 85kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • cup chopped shallot
  • 2 pounds fresh asparagus ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups low sodium vegetable broth
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1-2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice to taste
  • shaved Parmesan cheese, fresh dill, freshly ground black pepper optional, for serving

Instructions

  • Heat the butter and olive oil in a Dutch oven or other heavy pot over medium heat.
  • Add the shallot and asparagus (reserve a few of the uncooked asparagus tips for garnishing the soup, if desired) to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 7-8 minutes.
  • Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
  • Stir in the vegetable broth, salt and pepper.
  • Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cover the pot. Simmer the soup for about 20 minutes, until the asparagus is very tender when pierced with a fork.
  • Let the soup cool slightly and then transfer it to a countertop blender. With the center piece of the blender top removed and a towel over the hole in the lid, puree the soup, starting on low speed and gradually increasing to high speed, until the soup is very smooth. Blend in the lemon juice, to taste.
  • Serve the soup, garnished with shaved Parmesan cheese, freshly ground black pepper, fresh dill and the reserved asparagus tips, or as desired.

Notes

  • I do not recommend using an immersion blender to puree this soup. You need a high powered blender to fully blend the asparagus and make the soup creamy.
  • Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 669mg | Potassium: 358mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1453IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 3mg
Nutrition information is only an estimate.
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