This creamy and bright asparagus soup is a classic French recipe perfect for the whole family. Enjoy a silky, rich, and delicious asparagus soup that's ready in 20 minutes.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: asparagus soup
Servings: 4servings
Calories: 240kcal
Author: Ioana Borcea from LowCarbSpark.com
Ingredients
1bunch asparagusabout 1 pound, woody ends trimmed and washed
2tbspbutterunsalted
1medium yellow onionchopped
2clovesgarlicminced
4cupsvegetable or chicken brothlow-sodium
1tbsplemon juice
1/2cupparmesanshredded
1/2cupheavy cream
fresh herbs such as thymedill, or basil, to garnish
Salt and pepperto taste
Instructions
Place a large pot over medium heat and melt the butter.
2 tbsp butter
Add the onions and garlic, cooking until they are translucent and tender, about 6-8 minutes. Stir constantly to prevent browning, and reduce the heat if necessary.
1 medium yellow onion, 2 cloves garlic
Cut the tips of a few asparagus spars and set them aside.
Chop the remaining spears into 1-inch pieces and add them into the pot.
1 bunch asparagus
Stir in the broth, salt, and pepper, and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
Salt and pepper, 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
After simmering, remove the pot from the heat and allow it to cool slightly.Puree the soup using a hand (immersion) blender or a regular blender until completely smooth.
Stir in heavy cream, parmesan, and lemon juice.
1/2 cup parmesan, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1 tbsp lemon juice
Taste the soup and season with more salt and pepper if necessary.
Before serving, add the asparagus tips you set aside to the soup or use them as a garnish along with your favorite fresh herbs and a drizzle of cream. Enjoy!
fresh herbs such as thyme
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Notes
For a thicker soup, allow to simmer uncovered until it reaches desired thickness.
For a vegan asparagus soup, replace heavy cream with coconut cream, and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. Skip the parmesan and top the soup with roasted pine nuts. So good!
This asparagus soup is keto-friendly, loaded with fiber, and nutrients! It has only 5g net carbs per serving.