Creamy Asparagus Soup
This easy recipe for Creamy Asparagus Soup is the perfect meal for chilly springtime nights.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 236kcal
Cost: $6.74 or $1.69/serving
Equipment
- 1 immersion blender or high speed blender
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 5 cups vegetable broth
- 1 lbs asparagus woody ends removed, chopped into 1 inch pieces
- 1 cup frozen peas
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
- chopped chives optional for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and celery, and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and saute another 30 seconds.
- Add the broth, asparagus, and peas and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer and stirring occasionally, simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the heavy cream, salt, and pepper.
- Blend with an immersion blender or carefully transfer to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.
- Stir in the lemon juice, then serve garnished with fresh chives and/or more heavy cream.
Nutrition
Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Sodium: 784mg | Fiber: 4g
