Dinner/ Main Dish/ Spring

Creamy Asparagus Soup

September 22, 2021
asparagus soup

Creamy Asparagus Soup

Ingredients

  • 2 bunches of asparagus, cut into 1" pieces
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1-2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 4-5 cups of vegetable or chicken broth
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1

Wash and trim the bottoms of the asparagus. To trim, bend a few stalks until they snap. Then, line all the stalks together and cut to the same length.

2

In a small pot over medium-low heat, melt the butter and add the onion, garlic, and pepper flakes.

3

Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring, until softened.

4

Add the asparagus and cook for another 5 minutes.

5

Add the broth, salt and pepper to taste.

6

Simmer covered for 20 minutes.

7

Once cooked, use an emulsion blender or stand blender to puree until smooth.

8

Pour back into a clean pot and add the heavy cream.

9

Cook over medium-low, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes and add the lemon juice.

10

Adjust the seasoning and consistency with extra water or chicken broth.

11

Serve with a crusty loaf of bread and enjoy!

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