Description
Cream of Asparagus Soup is a delightful blend of elegance and comfort, perfect for any occasion. This rich and creamy soup captures the vibrant flavors of fresh asparagus, herbs, and a hint of lemon without the heaviness of traditional recipes. It’s an ideal dish for cozy dinners, light lunches, or as a sophisticated appetizer that will impress your guests. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, this soup brings the essence of spring to your table with every spoonful.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 medium yellow onions, chopped
- 4–6 cloves garlic, minced
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- 2 bunches asparagus (about 2 pounds), cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh dill and basil (or dried equivalents)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, melt the butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until softened. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes for about 30 seconds.
- Add asparagus, broth, salt, pepper, and dried herbs. Bring to a boil then simmer covered for 35–45 minutes until asparagus is tender.
- Carefully purée the soup in batches using a high-powered blender until smooth.
- Return the soup to low heat; stir in Parmesan until melted, then add fresh herbs, lemon juice, and Greek yogurt.
- Adjust seasoning if needed and serve warm garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: APPETIZERS
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg