A delightful and creamy soup perfect for a light meal or starter. Cream of Asparagus Soup is a classic dish that combines the earthy flavors of fresh asparagus with a rich, velvety broth.
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Add the asparagus and sauté for another 5 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the asparagus is tender, about 15 minutes.
- Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, carefully blend in batches in a stand blender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste. Heat through but do not boil.
- Serve hot, garnished with asparagus tips or a swirl of cream, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg