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Sopa de Espárragos

A traditional Spanish asparagus soup thickened with fried bread and seasoned with sweet paprika for a velvety, comforting finish.

35 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 lbs green asparagus, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 2 cups stale white bread, cubed
  • 1 tsp sweet Spanish paprika
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil in a deep pot over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add 4 sliced garlic cloves and 2 cups cubed stale white bread, cooking for 3 to 4 minutes until golden and crisp.

  3. 3

    Stir in 1 tsp sweet Spanish paprika off the heat for 30 seconds to avoid burning.

  4. 4

    Return pot to heat, then add 2 lbs chopped green asparagus, 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 tsp fine sea salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.

  5. 5

    Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes until asparagus is very tender.

  6. 6

    Purée the mixture using an immersion blender until completely smooth and creamy before serving.

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Questions

What is Sopa de Espárragos?

A traditional Spanish asparagus soup thickened with fried bread and seasoned with sweet paprika for a velvety, comforting finish. This reference files it under Spanish soup: made on the stovetop and in a blender, rated easy and about 35 minutes start to finish.

How much time should I plan for Sopa de Espárragos?

As written, 35 minutes: 15 of prep and 20 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 5 (15 minutes): "Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes until asparagus is very tender."

Can I make Sopa de Espárragos gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Sopa de Espárragos is 2 cups stale white bread, cubed. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

Is Sopa de Espárragos keto-friendly?

A serving of Sopa de Espárragos carries 18 g of carbohydrate, 5 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 90 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 18 percent.

How many carbs are in Sopa de Espárragos?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 18 g of carbohydrate in about 180 calories, with 6 g protein and 10 g fat, plus 5 g fiber and 680 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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