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Cream of Asparagus Soup

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Cream of asparagus soup made smooth and comforting with simple ingredients. A light, nourishing Let’s Veg recipe perfect for easy lunches or dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 116
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb asparagus trimmed and cut into pieces
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • ½ cup milk or plant-based milk
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Equipment

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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until soft.
  3. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add asparagus and stir to coat.
  5. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil.
  6. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, until asparagus is very tender.
  7. Remove from heat and blend until smooth using an immersion blender or blender.
  8. Stir in milk and season with salt and black pepper.
  9. Warm gently and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 116kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 1000mgPotassium: 323mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1583IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Blend only partially for a slightly chunky texture
Add lemon juice for brightness
Make vegan with olive oil and plant-based milk

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