Asparagus Soup

Name: Asparagus Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
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

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

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

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

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

Chop 2 lbs trimmed fresh asparagus into 1-inch pieces.
4

Add fresh asparagus, 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to the pot.
5

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes.
6

Purée the soup in a blender until smooth, then return it to the pot.
7

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

Questions

Can I make Asparagus Soup dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry 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.

How long does Asparagus Soup keep?

Refrigerate it 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, so it does not split.

Can I halve or double Asparagus Soup?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, blend in batches rather than overfilling the jar.

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