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Asparagus Soup

A silky spring soup made with tender asparagus simmered in broth and finished with heavy cream and fresh lemon juice.

35 minEasyServes 4170 cal/serving

FrenchSoupStovetop and BlenderVegetarianLow CarbGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeLow-SugarSesame-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup shallots, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 lbs fresh asparagus, trimmed
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large pot over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add 1/2 cup chopped shallots and 2 minced garlic cloves, stirring until soft and fragrant, about 3 minutes.

  3. 3

    Chop 2 lbs trimmed fresh asparagus into 1-inch pieces.

  4. 4

    Add fresh asparagus, 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to the pot.

  5. 5

    Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes.

  6. 6

    Purée the soup in a blender until smooth, then return it to the pot.

  7. 7

    Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, heating gently for 2 minutes before serving.

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Questions

What can I use instead of shallots in Asparagus Soup?

The entry for Asparagus Soup calls for 1/2 cup shallots, chopped. In its place: Use half as much yellow or red onion plus a small clove of garlic.

Can I make Asparagus Soup dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Asparagus Soup is 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/2 cup heavy cream. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the cream for full-fat coconut milk or an oat cooking cream. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Asparagus Soup vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 1/2 cup heavy cream. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan soup collection.

How many calories are in Asparagus Soup?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 170 calories, with 6 g protein, 9 g carbohydrate and 13 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 580 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I freeze Asparagus Soup?

Yes. Refrigerate Asparagus Soup for up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it. If you plan to freeze it, stir the dairy in when reheating rather than before freezing; cream and milk split in the freezer.

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