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    Home » Recipes » Main Dishes

    April 29, 2021

    Easy Asparagus Soup

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    This Asparagus Soup recipe is a delicious answer of what to do with the woody ends of asparagus.

    Asparagus Soup

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    • what to serve with Asparagus Soup?
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    How do you make asparagus soup from scratch?

    Step 1: Turn the heat on medium in a medium pot, add oil and onions, cook for 2 minutes. Add garlic and asparagus stems, stir a few times. Add the salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, cook for 30 seconds. Add the chicken stock, bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low and cook for 15 minutes.

    Step 2: Transfer soup in batches to a food blender, blitz on high for 1 minute, until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning. Evenly divide among 4 bowls and garnish each with 3 asparagus tips.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Here are the most asked questions about making homemade asparagus soup

    What can I do with the woody ends of asparagus?

    This recipe is the solution to the woody ends of asparagus. Making this soup is an excellent way of eliminating waste. Making a soup is not an option; use them to make a stock with them for easy homemade vegetable stock.

    Why is my asparagus soup stringy?

    Asparagus soup becomes stringy using thicker asparagus; I recommend using asparagus similar thickness to a #2 pencil. Also, straining your soup will help remove any stringy components. 

    When’s asparagus season?

    Although asparagus is available year-round, asparagus is a spring vegetable and offers the best nutritional value from late February to June. March and April is peak season. You’ll be able to buy more for less.  

    Is asparagus good for you?

    Asparagus is rich in nutrients, folate, vitamin A, vitamin K, and fiber. It also has benefits with helping with weight loss, improved digestion (fiber), and lowering blood pressure because it acts as a natural diuretic (allows the body to remove excess salt and fluid).

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    Asparagus Soup

    Can you make ahead?

    Fridge: Asparagus Soup: You can make soup one day in advance.

    Freezer: Asparagus Soup: Soup can be made in advance and place in an airtight container after it cools off. Keep in the freezer for 3 months. Thaw 24-48 hours before using.

    Reheating: Asparagus Soup: Bring a small amount of stock, water or milk to a boil and stir in soup, cook until hot. *A ¼ cup of liquid will be enough for 1 cup. 

    Asparagus Soup

    Substitution Options:

    Common One to One Substitutions:

    Oil of choice = Avocado Oil

    Non-Dairy Cream = Heavy Cream

    Granulated Sugar = Raw Cane Sugar

    Asparagus Soup

    what to serve with Asparagus Soup?

    • Garlic Bread
    • Croutons
    • Shaved Parmesan
    • Salad

    Meal Ideas:

    • Watermelon Dessert Gazpacho
    • Grilled Shrimp Chimichurri
    • Brisket Nachos

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    Asparagus Soup

    Asparagus Soup

    Kenneth Temple
    This asparagus soup recipe is a delicious answer to what to do with the woody ends of asparagus.
    4 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Main Course, Side Dish, Soup
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 persons
    Calories 116 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
    • 1 medium onion sliced
    • 2 garlic cloves chopped fine
    • 2 lbs. asparagus stems sliced, woody ends discarded
    • 6 cups low sodium chicken stock
    • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
    • 1 ½ teaspoons black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • 12 cooked asparagus tips garnish
    • 4 tablespoons heavy cream garnish

    Instructions
     

    • Turn the heat on medium in a medium pot, add oil and onions, cook for 2 minutes. Add garlic and asparagus stems, stir a few times. Add the salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, cook for 30 seconds. Add the chicken stock, bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low and cook for 15 minutes.
    • Transfer soup in batches to a food blender, blitz on high for 1 minute, until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning. Evenly divide among 4 bowls, garnish each with 3 asparagus tips and 1 tablespoon heavy cream.

    Notes

    When you feel the resistance in your knife, you’ve hit the woody end of the asparagus. You can blanch, sauté, grill, or air-fry the asparagus tips.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 116kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 7gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 640mgPotassium: 420mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 974IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg
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