Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Cream of Asparagus Soup, a luxurious blend that perfectly balances rich creaminess with fresh asparagus essence. This soup is not just a meal; it’s an experience, whether enjoyed as a light starter at dinner parties or as a comforting dish on chilly days. With its vibrant green color and smooth texture, this elegant creation will surely impress your guests while being simple enough to prepare any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, woody ends trimmed
- 3 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon thyme (or regular thyme)
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the asparagus by washing, drying, and chopping it into small pieces; reserve a few tips for garnish.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, melt the butter. Add onions, chopped asparagus, salt, and pepper; sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for another 10-15 seconds.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer. Cook on medium-low heat for 15 minutes with a slightly offset lid.
- Transfer the mixture to a blender and puree until smooth; return to the pot.
- Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, and thyme; simmer uncovered until thickened to desired consistency.
- Garnish with reserved asparagus tips and parsley before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 21 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg