This asparagus soup recipe is fresh and creamy, and so easy to make!
Cream of asparagus soup is made with sautéed asparagus pieces, onions, and garlic in garlic butter, blended in a savory broth with a splash of cream for a rich finish.
- Flavor: This soup has a delicate, fresh, and slightly earthy flavor. It’s subtly flavorful and perfect for spring!
- Skill Level: This easy one-pot soup is beginner-friendly!
- Recommended Tools: An immersion blender is a useful tool for blending soups and sauces directly in the stockpot.
- Budget Tip: Add extra pureed veggies or potato flakes to thicken the soup, or stretch the recipe further.
Ingredients Tips for Asparagus Soup
- Asparagus: Choose spears that are roughly the same size so they cook evenly. Frozen and thawed asparagus or leftover asparagus can be used in this recipe.
- Broth: Chicken broth can be swapped out for vegetable broth, or add depth to the flavor with a homemade broth.
- Cream: Heavy cream gives the soup structure and a full flavor. Half-and-half, sour cream, or a dollop of plain Greek yogurt can also be used.
- Seasonings: Simple seasonings and a hint of lemon are all that’s needed to bring out the delicate flavor of asparagus. Fresh herbs like parsley or a little mint make a tasty and elegant garnish for asparagus soup.
Favorite Variations
- Asparagus soup is great for extra add-ins! Make it a meal and add cooked bay shrimp, thinly sliced roasted leeks, or sautéed mushrooms and onions.
- Add peas or spinach before blending for a bright green color!
- Serve cold with a swirl of plain yogurt and fresh herbs.
How to Make Asparagus Soup
- Sauté asparagus pieces with onion in garlic butter. (Full recipe below.)
- Add broth and seasonings and cook until asparagus is softened.
- Puree the soup and add cream and lemon juice. Adjust seasonings.
Garnish with fresh herbs, crumbled goat cheese, or a couple of parmesan croutons.
Storing Leftovers
- Keep leftover creamy asparagus soup in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop on low heat, and adjust seasonings as needed. Do not boil, as this will cause the soup to get grainy.
- Freezing cream-based soups isn’t recommended because the cream curdles when thawed. However, a portion of the asparagus soup can be frozen before the cream is added.
- Thaw in the refrigerator or over low heat on the stovetop, then add the cream and seasonings, heat, and serve!
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Asparagus Soup
Creamy asparagus soup made with chicken broth, and a hint of lemon is fresh, bright, and light!
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Cut asparagus into ½” pieces.
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In a large pot over medium heat, cook onion and garlic in butter until tender. Add asparagus and cook an additional 5 minutes.
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Stir in broth, salt & pepper. Cover and let simmer 10-15 minutes or until asparagus is softened.
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Using a hand blender, puree soup until smooth. Stir in cream and lemon juice.
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Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.
- Additional veggies can be added to stretch the soup further. Zucchini or celery are great options.
- If using a regular blender to puree soup or hot liquids, do not seal the lid. The steam can build up and cause a dangerous mess.
- If you’d prefer more texture, remove a handful of the asparagus before blending. Chop it and stir it back into the soup after blending.
- To thicken, allow the soup to simmer uncovered or stir in some potato flakes.
- Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days. Reheat on low heat to prevent the cream from curdling. Do not freeze.
Calories: 176 | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 525mg | Potassium: 426mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1814IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 4mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Soup
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