Cream of Asparagus Soup

This Cream of Asparagus Soup is a delicious and creamy soup that is easy to make and perfect for a light lunch or dinner.

Cooking Equipment:

Saucepan, immersion blender

Preparation Time:

10 minutes

Cooking Time:

Total Time:

30 minutes

Cuisine:

European

Keywords:

Cream of Asparagus Soup, asparagus, soup, creamy, easy to make

Meal:

Main Course

Cooking Method:

Simmering

Dietary Restrictions:

Vegetarian

Servings:

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

500g asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 2 cm pieces

1 litre vegetable stock

Salt and pepper to taste

2 tablespoons cream cheese

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Cooking Instructions:

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened.

Add the asparagus pieces and cook for 5 minutes until lightly browned. Pour in the vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes until the asparagus is tender.

Remove from heat and blend with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir in the cream cheese until melted then season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with fresh parsley on top.

Nutrition:

Calories – 200 kcal; Fat – 10 g; Carbohydrates – 20 g; Protein – 8 g

This Cream of Asparagus Soup is a delicious and creamy soup that is easy to make and perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It takes only 10 minutes of preparation time followed by 20 minutes of cooking time before you can enjoy this tasty European dish! With only 200 calories per serving it’s also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables!

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Did You Know?

The region of Côte d’Azur is known for its salade niçoise, a salad made with tuna, tomatoes, and olives.