Creamy asparagus and pea soup is a delicious and nutritious dish that can be enjoyed as a light lunch or a hearty dinner. It's surprisingly easy to make and can be ready in no time. This creamy soup is packed with fresh vegetables, making it a healthy option for those looking for a nutritious meal. With its vibrant green color and creamy texture, this soup is sure to impress your family and friends.
Here are our top 15 tried and tested recipes!
CREAMY ASPARAGUS PEA SOUP
Provided by Irene McGuinness
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Trim off 1 in (2.5 cm) asparagus tips from stalks, reserving a couple of whole asparagus spears for garnish. In large pot of boiling water, blanch tips for 30 seconds and plunge into bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Carefully drain and set aside.
- Coarsely chop asparagus stalks and blanch in boiling water until bright green and tender, about 2 minutes. Drain and plunge into ice water to stop the cooking. Drain and set aside.
- Trim root ends from green onions. Chop half the green onions. Reserve remaining trimmed onions.
- In 8 cup (2 L) saucepan, heat 1 Tbsp (15 mL) oil. Add chopped green onions and garlic and sauteu0301 until soft. Do not brown. If using fresh peas, add and stir together until peas are softened and bright green. Add a splash more olive oil if needed. If using thawed frozen peas, sauteu0301ing is not necessary. Transfer mixture, along with fresh sauteu0301ed peas or thawed frozen peas, to a high-speed blender. Add cooked asparagus tips, stalks, and stock. Whirl at high speed until smooth. Whirl in yogurt until creamy.
- Once smooth, return creamy mixture to clean saucepan. Gently heat, stirring until hot but not boiling. Cover and set aside.
- In frying pan, heat lemon-infused olive oil. Add remaining green onions and season with salt. Stir-fry until soft and lightly golden in places. Shave 2 remaining whole asparagus spears lengthwise and add, stirring gently just until bright green.
- To serve, ladle soup into warmed bowls. Top each with a couple sauteu0301ed green onions and strips of sauteu0301ed asparagus. Sprinkle with some chopped fresh mint and cilantro and freshly ground black pepper. Drizzle with a splash of extra lemon-infused olive oil if you wish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 108, Protein 8g, Fat 4g, Carbohydrate 14g, Sugar 7g, Sodium 234mg
CREAMY ASPARAGUS AND PEA SOUP
Simple, 30-minute roasted asparagus soup with peas, shallot, and garlic! Almond milk makes this soup so creamy and satisfying and garlic croutons add the perfect finishing touch.
Provided by Minimalist Baker
Categories Soup
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (204 C) and spread asparagus on a bare baking sheet. Drizzle with oil of choice and season lightly with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Roast for 15 minutes, then set aside. If making croutons, reduce heat to 325 degrees F at this time.
- Heat a large saucepan or pot medium heat. Once hot, add 2 Tbsp oil (amount as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size) and shallot and garlic. Season lightly with salt and pepper and stir to coat. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant and translucent. Reduce heat if garlic begins browning.
- Add peas, vegetable broth and almond milk and season with salt and pepper once more.
- Transfer soup to blender (that is safe for blending hot liquids - it should have a lid that allows steam to escape) along with asparagus (reserve some for garnish if desired). Blend soup until creamy and smooth. Transfer back to pot and bring to medium heat and simmer.
- Add nutritional yeast and whisk. Continue cooking until warmed through and simmering, then reduce heat to low.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more salt and pepper if desired. Remove from heat and add lemon juice.
- If serving with croutons, prep while soup is simmering by lowering oven heat to 325 degrees F.
- Add bread crumbs to a mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together oil and seasonings and pour over bread crumbs and toss to combine. Season once more with a bit more garlic powder, salt and pepper. Toss once more.
- Spread on a clean baking sheet (or the one you used earlier) and bake or 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Flip/stir at the 10-minute mark to ensure even baking.
- Serve soup with croutons, a touch of black pepper, and/or vegan parmesan cheese. Leftovers keep covered in the fridge for up to a few days, though best when fresh.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 143 kcal, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Protein 9.2 g, Fat 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 652 mg, Fiber 6.5 g, Sugar 5.9 g
ASPARAGUS, PEA AND ZUCCHINI SOUP
Boost the creaminess of this smooth spring vegetable soup by adding a bit of potato.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h
Yield 4-6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the potato, thyme sprigs, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook, stirring, until the potatoes are well coated, 2 to 3 minutes more. Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add the asparagus, peas and zucchini and simmer until the potatoes and vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes, adjusting the heat as needed to maintain a simmer. Remove from the heat, discard the thyme and let cool at least 5 minutes. Stir in the basil and carefully puree until smooth with a handheld immersion blender or in 2 to 3 batches in a blender (do not fill the blender more than halfway full per batch).
- Reheat the soup if necessary and adjust the consistency and seasoning with additional water, salt and pepper.
- Serve hot sprinkled with asparagus tips, peas and thyme leaves.
CREAM OF FRESH ASPARAGUS SOUP II
There's nothing like fresh asparagus when it's in season - take advantage!
Provided by MARBALET
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine asparagus, chopped onion, and 1/2 cup chicken broth. Cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer uncovered until asparagus is tender, about 12 minutes. Process the mixture in a blender to puree the vegetables. Set aside.
- In the same saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Stir in the flour, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes. Whisk in the remaining chicken broth, and increase the heat to medium. Cook, stirring constantly until the mixture boils. Stir in the asparagus puree and the milk.
- Put the sour cream in a small bowl, and stir in a ladleful of the hot soup. Add the sour cream mixture and the lemon juice to the soup. Stir while heating the soup to serving temperature, but don't allow it to boil. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.6 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Cholesterol 35.1 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 1100.8 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
SPRING PEA SOUP WITH ASPARAGUS AND POTATOES
Sauteed leek, celery, and carrot form a flavorful base; potatoes add heft; and Parmesan rind makes the broth luxurious and savory. But the real stars of the dish are asparagus, English peas, and sugar snap peas, each contributing seasonal flavor to every spoonful.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oil in a medium pot over medium. Add leek, celery, and carrot and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add broth, 2 cups water, and Parmesan rind. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook, uncovered, until aromatic, about 10 minutes.
- Add potatoes and simmer until tender, about 8 minutes. Add shelled peas, snap peas, and asparagus tips and stalks; cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are bright green and just tender, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat, remove Parmesan rind, and season with salt and pepper. Serve, topped with dill.
CREAMY PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS & PEAS
Take five ingredients and whip up this simple green vegetable fusilli supper for two, plus hit 3 of your 5-a-day
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 17m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook the pasta following the pack instructions. Two minutes before the end of the cooking time, add the asparagus and peas. Boil everything together for the final 2 mins, then scoop out and reserve a cup of the cooking liquid from the pan before draining the pasta and veg.
- Return the pasta and veg to the pan and add the lemon zest, soft cheese and seasoning. Add a squeeze of lemon juice to taste and stir in 2-3 tbsp of the cooking liquid to loosen the sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 658 calories, Fat 28 grams fat, SaturatedFat 15 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 75 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 25 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium
CREAMY ASPARAGUS POTATO SOUP
This creamy asparagus potato soup is perfect for a cold day. Quick, very easy, and delicious!
Provided by Kara
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Potato Soup Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine potatoes, chicken broth, onion, salt, and nutmeg in a large pot.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, until potatoes are just tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add asparagus and return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and cream cheese until melted, making sure soup does not boil any more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.2 calories, Carbohydrate 24.7 g, Cholesterol 101.3 mg, Fat 27.9 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 16.9 g, Sodium 774.4 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
GREEN PEA, ASPARAGUS, AND PARSLEY SOUP
A healthful one-pot soup with a trio of powergreens to keep you satisfied
Provided by Rachel Beller
Categories HarperCollins Soup/Stew Asparagus Dinner Pea Parsley Healthy Vegan Wheat/Gluten-Free Spring Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the leeks and sauté for 4 minutes, until softened. Add the broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in the peas and asparagus and simmer, covered, for 3 minutes longer. Carefully place half of the soup in a high-powered blender and puree until smooth, then return it to the pot. Add the parsley and thyme (if using), and stir well to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.
CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP
No need to toss out the tough ends of asparagus-use them to make a quick stock for an extra shot of flavor in this cream of asparaagus soup.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring 6 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan; season with 2 teaspoons salt. Add asparagus tips and blanch until bright green and just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath with a slotted spoon; reserve for topping. Add trimmings, 1/2 shallot and 1/2 clove garlic to the same pot and return to a boil; reduce heat and simmer the asparagus stock 20 to 25 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- In another saucepan, heat olive oil over medium. Add sliced shallot and chopped garlic and cook until softened but not browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in potato and enough of the asparagus stock to cover the vegetables (about 1 cup), and simmer until the potato is tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Strain remaining asparagus stock directly into saucepan with the potatoes. Add remaining asparagus and cook until tender and bright green, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Puree in a blender until completely smooth; remove 1 cup and reserve. Slowly stir in cream, and season to taste with salt and pepper; thin with reserved liquid as needed. Serve hot or chilled, topped with asparagus tips and a drizzle of oil.
30-MINUTE PEA AND ASPARAGUS SOUP
From the Reader's Digest 30-Minute Cookbook. I chose to try making this recipe because of the tantalizing photo in the book, and it was every bit as good as the picture promised -- but the BEST thing about it is, there's no pre-prep prep! Anything that gets chopped or measured can be done during cooking time. If you have a hand blender, this is easy-peasy stuff. Before preparing your other ingredients, it's best to start the stock heating first, so it boils as soon as possible. That's what makes this such a quick and easy recipe.
Provided by ladydae
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pour the stock into a 2 qt/2 L pot and set on the stove over high heat. (If you work quickly, cover the pot to boil even quicker.) Rinse the green onions, trim and chop them roughly, add them to the stock with the frozen peas, and bring to a boil.
- Rinse the asparagus spears, remove the tips and set aside. Roughly chop the stems (you can use the whole stem as it's all going to be pureed) and add them to the saucepan with a pinch of salt. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer 10-15 minutes, or until asparagus is tender.
- Meanwhile, snip the bacon slices directly into a hot frying pan and fry until crisp and golden. Transfer these to a plate and set aside for garnish.
- If there is not enough bacon fat left in the pan for frying, add 1-2 tablespoons of oil and heat. Cut the bread into small dice and fry for 2-3 minutes over high heat, turning frequently, until golden, then set aside to drain on kitchen paper (paper towel) for garnish.
- When the peas and asparagus are done, blend or process the soup to a puree. You can use a hand blender to blend the soup right in the pot. Just be sure to keep it pointing down and keep the entire head of the blender under the surface of the soup (to avoid spraying yourself with hot green liquid!).
- Add the reserved asparagus tips to the pea soup and simmer for 5 minutes, or until tender.
- Pour the soup into warmed serving bowls. Swirl a little whipped cream into each (we set a round of goat cheese on the surface of the soup, so it melted in a bit) and sprinkle with the crispy bacon pieces, croutons, and some freshly ground black pepper to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.8, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 17.8, Sodium 582.3, Carbohydrate 31.6, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 10.5, Protein 14.3
CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP WITH COCONUT MILK
This plant-based version of asparagus soup gets its creaminess from coconut milk and is complemented by fresh notes of lemongrass. If you haven't used lemongrass before, it is often found now in the produce section of many grocery stores and you can actually cut it into 2- or 3-inch pieces and freeze it for later use. I like to use a plant-based "no-chicken" stock for this because it is almost clear in color, keeping the soup bright green, but any vegetable stock will do.
Provided by Carla Hall
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- For the soup: Place a large pot over medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the onions, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 6 minutes. Stir in the asparagus and cook for 1 minute.
- Pound the lemongrass with a meat mallet or rolling pin until well bruised (to release the flavor). Stir in the broth and lemongrass and simmer until the asparagus is tender, about 10 minutes. Discard the lemongrass and stir in the parsley.
- Turn off the heat and puree the soup with an immersion blender. Stir in the coconut milk and peas and cook over medium heat until warmed through, 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, garnish with fresh lemon zest and the Asparagus Salsa if desired just before serving.
- For the asparagus salsa: Place the asparagus, carrots, radishes and red onions in a food processor and pulse a few times until the vegetables are finely diced but not pureed.
- Transfer to a large bowl and add the dill, scallions, serrano chile, lemon zest and juice. Mix together well, season to taste with salt and pepper and let stand at room temperature for 1 hour to allow the flavors to develop if time allows. The salsa can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Makes 2 cups.
CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP
"I associate asparagus with spring-time...and its beautiful green color with new life," shares Lynn Vogel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. "That's why this delightful soup is the perfect started to our family's Easter dinner each year."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute the leeks in butter. Add broth, asparagus, potatoes and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender., In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth; return to the pan. Add milk; cook over low heat until heated through. Sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 748mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CREAMY ASPARAGUS SOUP
Make and share this Creamy Asparagus Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by beckas
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut asparagus into 1 inch chunks.
- Place chicken broth in pot and add asparagus chunks.
- Bring to a boil and simmer five minutes until tender.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter and saute shallots and garlic for five minutes.
- Add flour and cook for one minute.
- Add flour mixture to chicken broth and stir until thickened.
- Blend soup in blender until semi-smooth.
- Return to pan and add half& half, thyme, and pepper.
- Simmer for five minutes.
- Add parmesan cheese until melted.
- Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
PEA AND ASPARAGUS SOUP
This delicious and simple soup captures the freshness of spring in the combination of peas and asparagus.
Provided by matrecipes
Time 15m
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Add the peas to water and boil them for 3 minutes, then puree and season
- Add fried bacon for an extra salty zing.
- Griddle the asparagus spears and warm some goat'ÃÂs cheese over them.
CREAMY ASPARAGUS SOUP
This is my version of a recipe I tasted while on vacation. When we got home, I tinkered around with ingredients until I came up with a winning combination. -Lisa Hagdohl, Walbridge, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, saute potato, onions, carrot and celery in butter until onions and celery are tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until blended. gradually add broth. bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes., Add asparagus; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Cool to lukewarm. , In a blender, puree vegetable mixture in small batches until smooth. Pour into a large bowl; stir in cream and sour cream until smooth., Serve warm, or cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and served chilled. Garnish with bacon, sour cream and asparagus tips if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 886mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
Tips:
- Use fresh asparagus and peas. Fresh asparagus and peas have the best flavor and will make the soup more vibrant and delicious.
- Don't overcook the vegetables. Overcooked vegetables will lose their flavor and texture, so be careful not to cook them for too long.
- Use a good quality vegetable broth. The vegetable broth is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a good quality broth that has a lot of flavor.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different herbs and spices. There are many different ways to season this soup, so feel free to experiment with different herbs and spices to find a combination that you like.
- Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers. This will help to soak up the delicious broth and make the meal more satisfying.
Conclusion:
Creamy asparagus and pea soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover asparagus and peas. This soup is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, making it a healthy and satisfying meal.
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