Description
A creamy and comforting soup that highlights the fresh flavors of asparagus, perfect as a starter or main course.
Ingredients
Scale
- 30g butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 120g yellow onion or shallots, diced
- 1.1kg fresh asparagus, trimmed and chopped
- 720ml vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 180ml heavy cream
- 5ml fresh lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh chopped chives, for garnish
- Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- Croutons (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Trim and chop the asparagus, mince the garlic, and dice the onion.
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Cook the garlic and diced onion for 4 to 6 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- Add the chopped asparagus, seasoning with salt and pepper, and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth and bring to a boil. Then, reduce heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and lemon juice, adjusting salt and pepper to taste.
- Warm the soup over low heat before serving.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with chives, olive oil, and croutons if desired.
Notes
Use fresh asparagus for the best flavor. Adjust creaminess by reducing cream or using alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: asparagus, soup, creamy, light meal, vegetarian