Description
Silky smooth “creamless asparagus soup” delivers spring’s fresh essence without dairy, showcasing delicate green vegetables. Delightful blend of herbs and simple ingredients creates a light, nutritious meal you’ll savor with each elegant spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 1 pound (454 grams) fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into pieces
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids and Fats:
- 4 cups (960 milliliters) vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
Seasonings:
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Optional Garnishes:
- Reserved asparagus tips
- Microgreens
- Fresh herbs
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium temperature. Sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until onions become translucent and fragrant, approximately 5 minutes.
- Add diced potatoes and asparagus pieces to the pot. Stir vegetables and cook for an additional 5 minutes to develop deeper flavor profiles.
- Pour vegetable broth into the pot and bring liquid to a rolling boil. Immediately reduce heat to low, creating a gentle simmer. Cover and allow vegetables to become tender, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Remove pot from heat. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until completely smooth and creamy. Alternatively, transfer soup to a standard blender in batches, processing until uniform in texture.
- Return blended soup to pot. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting flavors to personal preference.
- Carefully ladle the warm soup into serving bowls. Enhance presentation by garnishing with reserved asparagus tips, delicate microgreens, or freshly chopped herbs.
- Serve immediately while soup maintains optimal temperature and vibrant green color. Enjoy this nutritious, velvety soup as a light meal or appetizer.
Notes
- Choose tender, fresh asparagus with bright green color and firm tips to ensure the best flavor and texture in your soup.
- Opt for low-sodium vegetable broth to control salt levels and allow more flexibility in seasoning the final dish.
- Roast asparagus tips separately and use them as a crispy, flavorful garnish to add textural contrast to the smooth soup.
- Consider adding a splash of lemon juice or white wine vinegar at the end to brighten the soup’s overall taste and enhance the vegetable flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 to 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg