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Asparagus Soup

A creamy and flavorful asparagus soup that is perfect as a starter or light meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Soup
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 1 lb asparagus trimmed and cut into pieces
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium potato peeled and diced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
Dairy
  • 1 cup heavy cream or coconut milk for a vegan option
Seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a saucepan, heat a little oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
  2. Add the asparagus and potato to the saucepan, stirring for a few minutes.
  3. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
Blending
  1. Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool slightly. Blend the mixture until smooth using a blender.
  2. Return the blended soup to the saucepan, add heavy cream, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Stir well and heat through.
Serving
  1. Serve hot, garnished with a drizzle of cream or a sprinkle of fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a vegan version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk.

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