Asparagus soup is a simple spring recipe that is cozy, nourishing, and delicious. It is a healthy cream of asparagus soup that is made creamy with potatoes rather than cream so you can feel good about eating a second bowl.

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Why we love asparagus soup

  • It's the ultimate spring recipe.
  • Both warm and cozy AND light and fresh.
  • With a gentle asparagus flavor.
  • Made creamy with potatoes.
  • Read: a healthy, no cream recipe.

How to make asparagus soup

This is a very easy soup recipe. Here's how you make it:

  1. Briefly saute chopped onions and garlic.
  2. Add the asparagus, potatoes, and stock and let it simmer until the veggies are soft.
  3. To make the soup a prettier color, add a handful of spinach or parsley to the pot then blend the soup.

Now ladle the soup into a bowl, thickly butter a slice of bread, and dip dip dip.

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Asparagus soup in a pot with asparagus spears on top.

What to serve with asparagus soup

We love this soup with a thick slice of buttered Whole Wheat Irish Soda Bread. But when we're not doing the classic soup and bread combo, these are some of our favorite things to put on top of the soup:

  • Crispy crumbled bacon (YES!)
  • Sour cream or plain yogurt
  • Parmesan cheese
  • A drizzle of lemon oil
  • Or a squeeze of lemon juice
  • Croutons – bonus points if they're cheesy croutons

Can you freeze asparagus soup

Yes! Asparagus soup freezes very well. Simply let the soup cool then pour it into bags. For freezing soups, like love these big reusable Stasher freezer bags.

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Asparagus Soup (easy + healthy recipe!)

  • Author: Kristen Stevens
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: North American

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Asparagus soup is a simple spring recipe that is cozy, nourishing, and delicious. It is a healthy cream of asparagus soup that is made with potatoes rather than cream.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter (olive oil for dairy-free)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 lb. asparagus, chopped (save a few tips if you'd like them for garnish)
  • 1 lb. white potatoes, chopped
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • Optional: ½ cup spinach or parsley (for color)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Juice from ½ lemon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for 3 minutes, or until it is translucent and soft. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  2. Add the asparagus, potatoes, and stock to the pot and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft.
  3. Add the spinach (if using) to the pot then blend the soup either with an immersion blender or carefully in small batches in a blender. Season to taste with salt and pepper. If using, stir in the lemon juice.

Notes

PAIRS WELL WITH WHOLE WHEAT IRISH SODA BREAD:

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