Cream of Asparagus soup is flavorful and velvety and the perfect soup for Spring time. Creamy and rich, but not heavy at all. This fantastic recipe has minimal ingredients, comes together in no time, and tastes amazing!
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Spring has sprung and its the season of asparagus. It’s probably one of my favorite crops because overnight you can have enough stalks for a meal. In the morning you’ll see a little flower top poking out of the ground, and by the next day, BOOM! Asparagus is on the menu! I highly recommend planting some if you have the space. But, I digress.
Cream of asparagus soup is such a simple recipe that it takes less than 30 minutes to throw together. Beyond that, the texture and flavor of this lovely bowl of goodness is something that I truly crave. This soup is rich and velvety, but not heavy. This soup is perfect for days when you want a light meal or as a great start to a special dinner with friends.
Add roasted chicken for a protein bump. Top with croutons and bacon bits for crunch and flavor. Serve it hot, room-temp, or even cold. Personally, I like mine simple with a side of crusty bread for dipping. However, you do it, you cannot go wrong!
recipe ingredients
- Asparagus
- Onion
- Garlic
- Butter
- Chicken or Vegetable Broth
- Heavy Cream
- Kosher Salt
- Fresh Ground Pepper
- Bacon, Chives, and Fresh Dill, optional for garnish
let’s make cream of asparagus soup
Time needed: 30 minutes
To make the best cream of asparagus soup ever, simply:
- Chop the veggies.
Clean and cut asparagus into 1″ pieces. Rough chop the onion and garlic. Don’t worry about making this perfect because we will use an immersion blender at the end to make everything smooth.
- Cook the onion.
In a large pot, sauté the onion in the butter until the onion is soft.
- Add the broth and asparagus.
Add the broth to the onions, bring to a simmer. Add the asparagus and garlic. Cook until the asparagus is tender. This will only take about 5-10 minutes. Asparagus doesn’t need long at all to cook.
- Blend.
Once the asparagus is tender, remove from the heat. I like to remove a few of the asparagus tips for garnish at this point, but you do not have to. Blend the asparagus soup until it is smooth. Add the cream, stirring until combined and warmed through.
- Garnish and enjoy!
Garnish with crisp bacon pieces, reserved asparagus tips, and fresh herbs. Enjoy!
frequently asked questions
This would be a wonderful soup recipe to freeze. I would make a double batch and store in the freezer in deli containers. When you’re ready to use it, let it thaw out in the fridge for a day or so. Heat and serve!
This soup is 100% gluten-free. There is no need to worry about that.
Yes, you can! And, very easily so! Simply swap avocado oil for the butter. Instead of heavy cream, use unsweetened coconut milk. The end result will be incredible!
This soup will stay good in the fridge in a airtight container for 3-4 days.
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Cream of Asparagus Soup
Ingredients
- 1 lbs asparagus
- ½ med onion
- 3-4 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
- bacon pieces, cooked asparagus tips, fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Clean and cut asparagus into 1" pieces. Rough chop the onion and garlic. Don't worry about making this perfect because we will use an immersion blender at the end to make everything smooth.
- In a med-large pot, sauté the onion in the butter until it is soft.
- Add the broth to the onions, bring to a simmer. Add the garlic and asparagus and cook until the asparagus is tender – about 5-10 minutes. Asparagus doesn't need long at all to cook.
- Once the asparagus is tender, remove from the heat. I like to remove a few of the asparagus tips for garnish at this point, but you do not have to. Blend the asparagus soup until it is smooth. Add the cream, stirring until combined and warmed through.
- Garnish with crisp bacon pieces, reserved asparagus tips, and fresh herbs. Enjoy!
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–Rufus
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