Best 19 Garlic Asparagus Soup Recipes

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Garlic asparagus soup is a creamy, flavorful soup that's perfect for a quick and easy meal. It's made with fresh asparagus, garlic, onion, and broth, and it's seasoned with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. The soup can be served hot or cold, and it's a great way to use up leftover asparagus.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GARLIC ASPARAGUS SOUP



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This is a light, refreshing soup. It can serve 2 as a main course or 4 as a side dish.

Provided by gonefishn

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon olive oil
5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
4 green onions, coarsely chopped
1 ½ pounds asparagus, trimmed and coarsely chopped
2 (14 ounce) cans vegetable broth
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Cook and stir garlic and green onions in saucepan until garlic is just golden, about 3 minutes.
  • Cook and stir asparagus with garlic and green onions until slightly softened, about 2 more minutes.
  • Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until asparagus is tender, about 10 minutes. Turn off heat and allow to cool slightly.
  • Pour soup into blender, filling no more than halfway full. Cover with a lid. Carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get soup moving before leaving it on to puree. Puree in batches until smooth.
  • Transfer soup back to saucepan and reheat. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.5 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 447.8 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

ASPARAGUS SOUP



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Velvety asparagus soup, lovely green color, great with crunchy rolls. My friend gave me this recipe, it originally used chicken broth. When my daughter became vegetarian, I modified it with vegetable broth instead! It also doubles easily. This soup will tempt even asparagus haters!

Provided by Pyromommy

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and coarsely chopped
1 cup vegetable broth
1 dash garlic powder
1 dash white pepper
1 cup 1% milk

Steps:

  • Microwave onion and butter on HIGH for 2 minutes. Add asparagus, vegetable broth, garlic powder and white pepper. Microwave, covered, on HIGH for 10 to 12 minutes. Puree in blender.
  • Return mixture to microwave safe dish, stir in milk and microwave until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.5 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 18.3 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 197.9 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 stick unsalted butter
1/2 onion, chopped, (about 1/2 cup)
1 clove garlic, crushed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds asparagus, ends trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
6 cups chicken stock
1 pint sour cream, room temperature
2 teaspoons Hungarian hot paprika, for garnish

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic, and saute 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add asparagus and saute another 4 minutes. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer and cook for 30 minutes, until asparagus is very tender. *Carefully transfer to a blender and puree until smooth. Return to saucepan, stir in sour cream and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer to serving bowls. Dust with paprika and serve.
  • *When blending hot liquids: Remove liquid from the heat and allow to cool for at least 5 minutes. Transfer liquid to a blender or food processor and fill it no more than halfway. If using a blender, release one corner of the lid. This prevents the vacuum effect that creates heat explosions. Place a towel over the top of the machine, pulse a few times then process on high speed until smooth.

GARLIC-ROASTED ASPARAGUS



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Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 2 pounds, 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 pound prosciutto, thinly sliced
2 pounds asparagus, tough ends trimmed, rinsed and patted dry
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup pine nuts
3 hard-boiled eggs, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place asparagus in a baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a small saute pan over medium heat. Add olive oil and garlic and then lemon juice and pine nuts. Toast until nuts begin to brown slightly. Remove from heat and drizzle over asparagus. Roast in the oven until just cooked. Serve warm or at room temperature with eggs and prosciutto.

ASPARAGUS SOUP



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 shallot, minced
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
3 bunches pencil asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup thawed, frozen peas or 1 cup shelled fresh English peas (about 1 pound unshelled)
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 cups lightly packed baby spinach
Four 1/8-inch slices day-old sourdough bread (about 3 ounces)
Olive oil, for drizzling
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
One 3-ounce wedge Parmesan
Creme fraiche
Finely chopped fresh chives
Fresh cilantro leaves
Lime wedges
Good-quality extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • For the soup: In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, bring the oil to medium heat. Add the shallot and salt and pepper to taste. Sweat until translucent, about 1 minute, being careful not to brown. Add the asparagus to the pot and sweat until beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the peas and sweat another minute. Pour in the white wine and deglaze the pot. Add 5 cups water and continue simmering until crisp-tender, another 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Working in batches (and carefully as the liquid will be hot), puree the soup until smooth in a blender. In the last batch, add the baby spinach and puree; this will give the soup a vibrant green color. Strain back into the pot through a fine mesh sieve. Return to a simmer until slightly thickened, 4 to 6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat.
  • For the Parmesan breadcrumbs: While the soup simmers, pulse the bread in a food processor until you have very coarse crumbs. Once processed, transfer the breadcrumbs to a medium mixing bowl. Drizzle with a generous amount of olive oil. Toss with the thyme. Season mixture with salt and pepper. Transfer to a parchment-lined sheet tray. Using a grater, finely grate a few tablespoons of Parmesan over the breadcrumbs. Place into the oven and bake until golden and crispy, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool.
  • To serve: Ladle the soup into shallow serving bowls. Sprinkle evenly with a few teaspoons of Parmesan breadcrumbs and top with a dollop of creme fraiche. Garnish with chopped chives, cilantro leaves, a squeeze of a lime wedge and a splash of extra-virgin olive oil. Serve immediately.

ASPARAGUS SOUP



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter
2 shallots, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Small pinch red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken broth
1 pound asparagus, tough ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup half-and-half

Steps:

  • Add the butter to a large saucepan over medium heat to melt. Once foaming and melted, add the shallots and garlic and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the red pepper flakes, cook until fragrant, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Stir in the flour and cook until blonde and pasty. Gradually pour in the chicken broth while stirring. Bring the mixture to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer. Add the asparagus and simmer until it's nice and tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in the half-and-half. Remove from the heat and use a stick blender to puree the soup until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

FRESH ASPARAGUS SOUP



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We have a large asparagus patch and are able to freeze a lot for the year. My recipe highlights the flavor of the vegetable and is very easy to make. -Sherri Melotik, Oak Creek, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 teaspoon canola oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 5 cups)
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
2-1/2 cups fat-free milk, divided
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons white wine
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Minced fresh chives, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add asparagus and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or until asparagus is tender. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Transfer to a blender; cover and process until smooth., In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons flour and 1/4 cup milk until smooth; set aside. In same saucepan, heat butter over medium heat. Stir in seasonings and remaining flour until smooth; cook and stir 45-60 seconds or until light golden brown. Gradually whisk in cream, remaining milk and reserved flour mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in wine, lemon juice and asparagus mixture; heat through. If desired, top each serving with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 585mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SIMPLE ASPARAGUS SOUP



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My family and friends love this soup. It's elegant and unusual, but the hardest part of making it is occasional stirring. -Kathryn Labat, Raceland, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
2/3 cup uncooked long grain brown rice
6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
Reduced-fat sour cream, optional
Salad croutons, optional

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat butter and oil over medium heat. Stir in vegetables and seasonings; cook until vegetables are tender, 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally., Stir in rice and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until rice is tender, 40-45 minutes, stirring occasionally., Puree soup using an immersion blender, or cool slightly and puree soup in batches in a blender. Return to pot and heat through. If desired, serve with sour cream and croutons. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight (soup may separate). In a saucepan, reheat to boiling, whisking until blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 401mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PAN-ROASTED ASPARAGUS SOUP



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This simple soup can be ready in under an hour and takes full advantage of the flavor of asparagus by pan-roasting it before puréeing. Fresh tarragon takes it up a notch.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     soups and stews, appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 pounds thin asparagus (if only thick spears are available, peel them first)
2 tablespoons butter or extra virgin olive oil
10 fresh tarragon leaves, or 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
4 cups chicken or other stock
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Break off bottom part of each asparagus stalk, and discard. Coarsely chop the rest of stalks, leaving 12 or 16 of the flower ends whole. Put butter or oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. A minute later, add asparagus and tarragon, raise heat to high, and cook, stirring occasionally, until nicely browned, about 10 minutes. Remove whole flower ends; set aside.
  • Add stock and some salt and pepper; bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until asparagus is very tender, about 10 minutes. Cool at least a few minutes.
  • Pour soup into a blender, in batches if necessary, and carefully purée. Return to pan, and, over medium-low heat, reheat gently. When soup is hot, adjust seasoning. Put 3 or 4 asparagus flower ends in each of 4 bowls; ladle in soup, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 399, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 30 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 741 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP



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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

Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 bunches asparagus (about 2 pounds), trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces, trimmings and 20 tips reserved
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1/2 large shallot, sliced crosswise, plus 1/2 large shallot
1/2 large clove garlic, finely chopped, plus 1/2 large clove garlic
1 medium Yukon gold or Russet potato (about 8 ounces), peeled and diced (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup heavy cream

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.

CHUNKY ASPARAGUS SOUP



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This recipe was handed down from my great-grandmother. I've modified it a little, but it remains a treasure from the past. My family never tires of it at asparagus time.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8-10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 to 1 teaspoon curry powder
1 jar (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 tablespoon diced pimientos
4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1/2 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubed

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute the asparagus, onion and garlic in butter for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Add curry powder; simmer 5 more minutes. Add mushrooms and pimientos. Stir in broth and milk. Heat, but do not boil. Add cheese cubes and stir until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 779mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

CREAMY ASPARAGUS SOUP



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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

1 1/2 lbs asparagus
3 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup minced shallot
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup half-and-half
3/4 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup parmesan cheese

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.

SAUTEED GARLIC ASPARAGUS



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A simple but tasty twist to regular old Asparagus.

Provided by Ryan Morgan

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 bunch fresh asparagus
3 cloves garlic, chopped

Steps:

  • Melt the butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and asparagus spears; cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until asparagus is tender. If you like your asparagus well done, reduce heat and cook an additional 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 64 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

CREAMY ASPARAGUS SOUP



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I found this recipe in my Immersion Blender manual. It is a great first course. Listed to serve ten if only half cup servings are used, as would be for a first course. If using as a main course adjust servings appropriately.

Provided by KellyMac6

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 5 cups, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
4 ounces shallots, peeled and quartered
1 -2 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
2 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus, tough ends removed and cut into 3/4 inch pieces
6 ounces red potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1/2 cup dry white wine or 1/2 cup vermouth
3 cups fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 cup heavy cream or 1/2 cup half-and-half

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a 4-quart saucepan over medium low heat.
  • Add shallots and crushed garlic and saute over medium low heat for about 5 minutes. Do not allow to brown.
  • When shallots are soft, add asparagus, reserving the tips for garnish, and potato to saucepan and cook for about 6 minutes, until the asparagus is bright in color.
  • Add wine. Raise the heat to bring the wine to a boil. Reduce the wine until a scant tablespoon remains.
  • Add chicken stock. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low.
  • Simmer for about 20 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
  • While simmering, blanch asparagus tips and dry.
  • Use immersion blender, or transfer to blender/food processor and blend 30 to 45 seconds.
  • Return to pot if necessary.
  • Add salt, pepper and basil.
  • Stir in cream.
  • Serve soup hot, garnished with reserved asparagus tips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 19.4, Sodium 324.4, Carbohydrate 10.7, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 2.6, Protein 4.8

GOLDEN ASPARAGUS SOUP



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It doesn't matter how many times I serve this thick, buttery soup, it's always a hit. And, it's a delicious way to get your daily veggies. -Heather Ahrens, Columbus, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cut tips off asparagus and set aside; cut stalks into 1-1/2-in. pieces. In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add carrots and asparagus stalk pieces; cook for 2 minutes. , Stir in the broth, parsley, basil, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Cool slightly., In a blender, cover and process soup until blended. Return to pan. Stir in asparagus tips; cook for 8-10 minutes or until tender.

Nutrition Facts :

FRESH ASPARAGUS SOUP



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A creamy asparagus soup accented with yogurt, lemon, and Parmesan cheese. Everyone loves it! You can substitute soy products to make this recipe vegan.

Provided by Nanook

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound fresh asparagus
¾ cup chopped onion
½ cup vegetable broth
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 ¼ cups vegetable broth
1 cup soy milk
½ cup yogurt
1 teaspoon lemon juice
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place asparagus and onion in a saucepan with 1/2 cup vegetable broth. Bring the broth to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer until the vegetables are tender.
  • Reserve a few asparagus tips for garnish. Place remaining vegetable mixture in an electric blender and puree until smooth.
  • Melt butter in the pan that was used for simmering the asparagus and onions. Stir while sprinkling flour, salt, and pepper into the butter. Do not let the flour brown. Allow the mixture to cook only 2 minutes. Stir in remaining 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth and increase the heat. Continue stirring until the mixture comes to a boil.
  • Stir the vegetable puree and milk into the saucepan. Whisk yogurt into the mixture, followed by lemon juice. Stir until heated through, then ladle into bowls. Garnish with reserved asparagus tips. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 966.8 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

ASPARAGUS SOUP



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A super-green and super-tasty vegetable soup with a few simple ingredients, including spinach and shallots

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Lunch, Soup

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

25g butter
a little vegetable oil
350g asparagus spear , stalks chopped, woody ends discarded, tips reserved
3 shallots , finely sliced
2 garlic cloves , crushed
2 large handfuls spinach
700ml vegetable stock (fresh if possible)
olive oil , for drizzling (optional)
rustic bread (preferably sourdough), to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the butter and oil in a large saucepan until foaming. Fry the asparagus tips for a few mins to soften. Remove and set aside.
  • Add the shallots, asparagus stalks and garlic, and cook for 5-10 mins until softened but still bright. Stir through the spinach, pour over the stock, bring to the boil, then blitz with a hand blender.
  • Season generously and add hot water to loosen if needed. Ladle into bowls and scatter the asparagus tips over each. Drizzle with olive oil and serve with sourdough bread, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 4 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium

CREAMY ASPARAGUS SOUP



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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

1 medium potato, peeled and diced
1 medium onion, chopped
5 green onions, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (49-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1 cup sour cream
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
Additional sour cream
Asparagus tips, optional

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.

ASPARAGUS SOUP



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an easy Asparagus Soup recipe. This pretty, easy-to-make first-course soup is flavorful and creamy, yet is extremely low fat-it has only one tablespoon of butter and no cream at all (except for an optional sour cream garnish). Pour your favorite beer or a fruity white wine throughout the evening.

Categories     Soup/Stew     Vegetable     Asparagus     Spring     Healthy     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
2 14 1/2-ounce cans chicken broth
1 pound asparagus, tough ends discarded, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon dried summer savory
Sour cream or plain yogurt (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Add flour and stir 2 minutes. Gradually mix in canned chicken broth. Bring mixture to boil. Add asparagus pieces and summer savory and simmer until asparagus is very tender, about 25 minutes. Cool slightly.
  • Drain asparagus, reserving cooking liquid. Puree asparagus in food processor. With machine running, Gradually add 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Return mixture to saucepan. Season with salt and pepper. (Soup can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Bring soup to simmer. Ladle into bowls. Top with dollops of sour cream or yogurt, if desired.

Tips:

  • Use fresh asparagus: Fresh asparagus has a more vibrant flavor and a better texture than canned or frozen asparagus.
  • Trim the asparagus properly: Cut off the tough, woody ends of the asparagus spears before cooking.
  • Cook the asparagus until it is tender but still has a slight crunch: Overcooked asparagus becomes mushy and loses its flavor.
  • Use a good quality vegetable broth: The 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 ingredients: You can add other vegetables to the soup, such as potatoes, carrots, or celery. You can also add different herbs and spices to taste.

Conclusion:

Garlic asparagus soup is a delicious and healthy soup that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With its fresh, vibrant flavor and creamy texture, this soup is sure to please everyone at your table.

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