Description
A fresh and healthy asparagus soup recipe that’s creamy without cream. Made with simple ingredients like asparagus, garlic, onion, and broth, this light and flavorful soup is perfect for spring or any time you crave a comforting, wholesome bowl.
Ingredients
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
1 medium potato, peeled and diced (optional for extra creaminess)
Juice of ½ lemon
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh herbs (parsley, chives) for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the asparagus: Wash thoroughly, trim woody ends, and cut into small pieces.
Sauté aromatics: In a medium pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent. Stir in garlic for 30 seconds.
Add asparagus and broth: Add asparagus (and potato if using). Pour in the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10–12 minutes until asparagus is tender.
Blend until smooth: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until creamy. For a silkier texture, strain through a fine sieve.
Season and serve: Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Garnish with herbs or asparagus tips.
Notes
For a vegetarian asparagus soup, use vegetable broth and skip dairy.
For a no-cream version, blend thoroughly and drizzle olive oil for a smooth finish.
To make it richer, add a spoon of Greek yogurt or coconut milk.
Freeze leftovers for up to 2 months. Reheat gently on the stove.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: asparagus soup recipe, creamy asparagus soup, healthy asparagus soup, vegetarian soup, asparagus soup no cream