Best Creamy Asparagus Soup
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.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 240kcal
Ingredients
- 1 bunch asparagus about 1 pound, woody ends trimmed and washed
- 2 tbsp butter unsalted
- 1 medium yellow onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth low-sodium
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup parmesan shredded
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- fresh herbs thyme, dill, or basil, to garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place a large pot over medium heat and melt the butter. Add the onion and garlic, cooking until softened and translucent, about 6–8 minutes. Stir frequently and lower the heat if they start to brown.2 tbsp butter
- Cut off the tips of a few asparagus spears and set them aside for garnish. Chop the remaining spears into 1-inch pieces and add them to the pot.
- Pour in the broth, season with salt and pepper, and stir to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 10 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender.1 bunch asparagus
- Remove the pot from heat and let it cool slightly. Then use an immersion blender to puree the soup until silky smooth. (You can also carefully blend it in batches using a standard blender.)
- Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan, and lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.1/2 cup parmesan, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Add the reserved asparagus tips back into the pot or use them as garnish. Finish with a drizzle of cream and a sprinkle of fresh herbs for a restaurant-worthy touch
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Notes
- For a thicker soup, allow to simmer uncovered until it reaches desired consistency.
- 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.
- Optional: Reserve a few asparagus tips before chopping to use as garnish at the end.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 216mg | Potassium: 334mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1656IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 208mg | Iron: 3mg | Net Carbs: 6g