Looking for a creamy and flavorful soup to warm you up on a chilly day? Jan's Cream of Asparagus Soup is the perfect choice! Made with fresh asparagus, onion, celery, and a creamy sauce, this soup is sure to please everyone at the table. Best of all, it's easy to make in a crock pot, so you can have a delicious meal with minimal effort.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Saute 1 chopped onion, 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon fresh thyme in 2 tablespoons butter in a large pot over medium-high heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Add 2 pounds asparagus (trimmed and chopped), 1 1/2 cups each water and chicken broth and a big pinch of salt. Simmer until tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Working in batches, puree in a blender. Return to the pot, whisk in 1/2 cup crème fraiche and warm through (do not boil). Season with salt and pepper. Top with more creme fraiche and chopped chives.
CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP
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.
CREAMY HAM AND ASPARAGUS SOUP
Like most country cooks, I often bake a large ham so that I can use leftovers in tasty dishes like this. Fresh asparagus is wonderful in this soup's creamy broth.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place asparagus in a large saucepan with enough water to cover; cook until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside. , In a large heavy saucepan, saute carrot in butter for 3-5 minutes; add onions and saute 2 minutes longer or until tender. Stir in flour; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Add broth, ham, mushrooms and reserved asparagus. Reduce heat; add cream. Heat through but do not boil. Add salt and pepper. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 881mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP I
One of my favorite soups. I make it as soon as fresh asparagus is available.
Provided by William Anatooskin
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Melt butter or margarine in a heavy cooking pot. Add onions and chopped celery; saute until tender, about 4 minutes. Stir in flour, mixing well. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Do not burn, or let it go lumpy. Add water, chicken broth, and chicken soup base; stir until smooth. Bring to a boil. Add diced potatoes and chopped asparagus. Reduce heat, and simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Puree soup in a food processor or blender in batches. Return to pot.
- Stir in half and half cream, soy sauce, and black and white pepper. Bring soup just to boil. Adjust seasonings to taste. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Cholesterol 14.1 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 2018.7 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
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
EASY CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP
Add a slice of toast topped with melted cheese to this cream of asparagus soup, and you have lunch or a light dinner.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large (4-quart) saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add shallots and thyme; cook until shallots are soft, about 5 minutes. Add flour; cook until incorporated, stirring constantly, about 1 minute.
- Add asparagus and 6 cups water; season generously with salt. Cover, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat; cover, and simmer, until asparagus is bright green and just tender, 2 to 4 minutes. Working in small batches, purée soup in a blender until very smooth. To prevent splattering, fill blender only halfway, and allow heat to escape: Remove cap from hole in lid, and cover lid with a dish towel. (To freeze, see note.) If serving right away, stir in cream and lemon juice.
CREAMY ASPARAGUS SOUP
Enjoy this creamy soup made using asparagus and Progresso® chicken broth - perfect for dinner.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and celery; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in flour. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in broth. Cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring constantly, until thoroughly heated.
- Remove from heat. Stir in asparagus. In food processor or blender, process asparagus mixture until smooth. If necessary, asparagus mixture can be processed in batches. Return to saucepan.
- Stir in half-and-half. Cook 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and thoroughly heated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 680 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g
CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP
Make and share this Cream of Asparagus Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by FruitLoop
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute the leeks in butter.
- Add broth, asparagus, potatoes, salt 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 pan.
- Add milk; cook over low heat until heated though.
- Sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.9, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 18.1, Sodium 573, Carbohydrate 21.1, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 4.8, Protein 8.2
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.
JAN'S CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP FOR THE CROCK POT
I found this on the 'net... posted in reply to a request. Jan's Cream of Asparagus Soup for the Crock pot This is not a low-fat recipe, but hey, asparagus is a good excuse to splurge. Note: This is for a 5-quart crock pot, which is larger than the usual. Cut down the proportions if you have a smaller crock pot.
Provided by papergoddess
Categories Potato
Time 7h15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Break off and discard the tough, thick end of each asparagus spear.
- Chop the spears into 1/4-inch slices and add to the crock pot along with all remaining ingredients down to and including the white pepper.
- Add water to within 1 inch of the top of the crock pot.
- Cover the crock pot and cook on high for 6-7 hours.
- About two hours before serving, use a slotted spoon to remove most of the vegetables to a blender.
- Use a ladle to add some of the liquid from the crock pot to the blender.
- Puree the mixture and add back in to the crock pot.
- Repeat once or twice more as necessary (you can leave some of the pieces in the crock pot for effect.) Add approximately 1 cup of the half-and-half to the crock pot.
- Add the corn starch to the remaining half-and-half in the carton.
- Close the carton well and shake vigorously.
- Add the mixture to the crock pot.
- Continue to cook on high for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Serve in bowls with a dollop of sour cream and chopped chives sprinkled on the sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.1, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 30.2, Sodium 590.2, Carbohydrate 31.5, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 5.6, Protein 6.8
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender asparagus for the best flavor.
- Trim the asparagus spears, removing the tough ends.
- If desired, peel the asparagus spears to remove the fibrous outer layer.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the asparagus spears into 1-inch pieces.
- In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, or until the mixture is smooth.
- Gradually whisk in the milk until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
- Add the asparagus, chicken broth, salt, and pepper to the saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender.
- Transfer the soup to a blender and puree until smooth.
- Return the soup to the saucepan and heat through.
- Serve the soup immediately, garnished with fresh asparagus spears and a dollop of sour cream.
Conclusion:
Cream of Asparagus 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. With its creamy texture and fresh asparagus flavor, this soup is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
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