Creamy Asparagus Soup (Printer-friendly)

Light and elegant fresh asparagus soup with creamy finish in 40 minutes

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 17.6 oz fresh green asparagus, trimmed and cut into 3/4 inch pieces, tips reserved
02 - 1 medium leek, white and light green parts only, sliced
03 - 1 small onion, chopped
04 - 1 medium potato, peeled and diced

→ Liquids

05 - 4.2 cups vegetable broth
06 - 5 fl oz heavy cream

→ Seasonings

07 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
08 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
09 - Pinch of nutmeg, optional
10 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

→ Garnish

11 - Reserved blanched asparagus tips
12 - Chopped fresh chives or parsley, optional

# How To Make It:

01 - In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, leek, and potato, sautéing for 4 to 5 minutes until softened but not browned.
02 - Add asparagus stalks, reserving tips, and cook for 2 minutes.
03 - Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until vegetables are tender.
04 - Meanwhile, blanch reserved asparagus tips in boiling salted water for 1 to 2 minutes until just tender. Drain and set aside.
05 - Using an immersion blender or in batches in a countertop blender, puree soup until smooth.
06 - Stir in cream and bring soup back to a gentle simmer. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg if desired. Add lemon juice to brighten flavor.
07 - Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with asparagus tips and fresh herbs.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The silky texture transforms humble vegetables into something that feels downright luxurious without any fussy techniques.
  • It works both as a delicate starter for dinner guests or paired with crusty bread for a light meal when youre craving something nourishing but not heavy.
02 -
  • Always trim the woody ends of asparagus generously - better to lose an inch than have stringy bits in your silky soup.
  • The soup actually tastes better the next day after the flavors have had time to meld, making it perfect for make-ahead meals.
03 -
  • The potato provides creaminess naturally, so you can reduce the heavy cream by half if youre watching calories without sacrificing too much texture.
  • For a special occasion version, drizzle each serving with a few drops of white truffle oil just before serving for an earthy aroma that perfectly complements the asparagus.
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