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Silky Creamy Asparagus Soup: Your Spring Feature Meal

A creamy, bright green bowl of homemade asparagus soup sitting on a sunlit marble counter.
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Make this easy, velvety cream of asparagus soup. It captures fresh spring flavor and comes together quickly, making it a perfect light dinner or starter.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1.5 pounds fresh asparagus, tough ends snapped off and stalks cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (or substitute with full-fat coconut milk for a dairy-free option)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest (optional, for brightness)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
  3. Add the cut asparagus pieces, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the asparagus is very tender.
  4. Remove the pot from the heat. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until completely smooth and velvety. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a standard blender and blend until silky smooth, then return it to the pot.
  5. Place the pot back over low heat. Stir in the heavy cream and lemon zest, if using. Heat through gently for 2 minutes; do not let the soup boil after adding the cream.
  6. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve your homemade asparagus soup immediately.

Notes

  • For an extra smooth texture, press the blended soup through a fine-mesh sieve before adding the cream.
  • If you want a heartier meal, add one peeled and diced potato along with the broth and cook until soft before blending.
  • This recipe is great for preserving fresh asparagus flavor when it is in season.

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