Description
A cozy and bright soup that makes the perfect comfort food using fresh asparagus.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 to 1.5 pounds Fresh asparagus (Choose bright green, firm stalks.)
- 1 medium Onion (Or use a couple of shallots for a sweeter flavor.)
- 2 to 4 cloves Garlic (Adjust according to taste.)
- 4 cups Broth (Vegetable or chicken broth can be used.)
- as needed Olive oil or butter (For sautéing.)
- to taste Salt and black pepper (For seasoning.)
Optional Add-Ins
- as needed Lemon juice (For a fresh pop of flavor.)
- as needed Cream, yogurt, or coconut milk (For a creamy texture.)
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash the asparagus and snap or cut off the woody ends. Chop the rest into 1 inch pieces.
- Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
Cooking
- Heat olive oil or butter in a soup pot and sauté the onion until soft, then add garlic for about 30 seconds.
- Add asparagus, broth, salt, and pepper, and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer until asparagus is very tender, usually 12 to 18 minutes depending on thickness.
- Blend until smooth, then taste and adjust, finishing with lemon, cream, or other desired add-ins.
Notes
To achieve a creamy texture without heavy cream, blend well and consider adding full-fat coconut milk, cashew cream, or a peeled potato during cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Soup
- Cuisine: American