Description
Silky “creamy asparagus soup” delivers spring’s freshest flavors in one elegant bowl. Delicate green goodness mingles with rich cream, promising comfort and nourishment you’ll savor with each spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 1 lb (454 grams) fresh asparagus, trimmed and chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Chives, chopped (for garnish)
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Liquids and Fats:
- 4 cups (960 milliliters) vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil or butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Ignite olive oil or butter in a spacious pot over medium heat, allowing the surface to warm thoroughly.
- Introduce diced onions into the heated fat, gently transforming them until softened and translucent, approximately 5 minutes.
- Incorporate minced garlic and chopped asparagus, stirring intermittently to ensure even cooking and maintain vibrant green coloration, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stream vegetable broth into the pot, elevating temperature until bubbling occurs, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Remove pot from heat source, utilizing an immersion blender to puree mixture into silky smoothness, ensuring no chunky remnants remain.
- Reintroduce blended soup to low heat, folding in heavy cream and freshly grated Parmesan cheese with measured salt and pepper.
- Warm mixture delicately without allowing it to boil, preserving creamy consistency and rich flavor profile.
- Transfer soup into serving bowls, garnishing with finely chopped chives for a sophisticated herbal accent and visual appeal.
Notes
- Master asparagus selection by choosing firm, bright green stalks with tight, compact tips for the freshest flavor and best texture.
- Create a smoother soup consistency by trimming woody asparagus ends completely before chopping, ensuring no tough fibers disrupt the silky texture.
- Enhance keto compatibility by substituting heavy cream with full-fat coconut cream for dairy-free options, maintaining rich creaminess while keeping carbohydrate count low.
- Boost nutritional profile by garnishing with crispy bacon bits or toasted almond slivers, adding extra fat and crunch without compromising ketogenic macronutrient ratios.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 277
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg