Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our exquisite Asparagus and Almond Soup, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes the taste buds and nourishes the soul. This creamy and velvety soup, enriched with the delicate sweetness of asparagus and the nutty richness of almonds, offers a delightful balance of textures and flavors. Accompany your culinary journey with three additional delectable recipes: a vibrant Green Goddess Dressing, perfect for salads and roasted vegetables; a savory Roasted Asparagus with Lemon and Parmesan, offering a delightful crunch and tangy zest; and a comforting Asparagus Frittata, showcasing the versatility of this spring vegetable. Embark on a culinary adventure with our carefully curated recipes, designed to elevate your home cooking and create memorable meals.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
CREAMY ASPARAGUS AND PEA SOUP
Simple, 30-minute roasted asparagus soup with peas, shallot, and garlic! Almond milk makes this soup so creamy and satisfying and garlic croutons add the perfect finishing touch.
Provided by Minimalist Baker
Categories Soup
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (204 C) and spread asparagus on a bare baking sheet. Drizzle with oil of choice and season lightly with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Roast for 15 minutes, then set aside. If making croutons, reduce heat to 325 degrees F at this time.
- Heat a large saucepan or pot medium heat. Once hot, add 2 Tbsp oil (amount as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size) and shallot and garlic. Season lightly with salt and pepper and stir to coat. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant and translucent. Reduce heat if garlic begins browning.
- Add peas, vegetable broth and almond milk and season with salt and pepper once more.
- Transfer soup to blender (that is safe for blending hot liquids - it should have a lid that allows steam to escape) along with asparagus (reserve some for garnish if desired). Blend soup until creamy and smooth. Transfer back to pot and bring to medium heat and simmer.
- Add nutritional yeast and whisk. Continue cooking until warmed through and simmering, then reduce heat to low.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more salt and pepper if desired. Remove from heat and add lemon juice.
- If serving with croutons, prep while soup is simmering by lowering oven heat to 325 degrees F.
- Add bread crumbs to a mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together oil and seasonings and pour over bread crumbs and toss to combine. Season once more with a bit more garlic powder, salt and pepper. Toss once more.
- Spread on a clean baking sheet (or the one you used earlier) and bake or 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Flip/stir at the 10-minute mark to ensure even baking.
- Serve soup with croutons, a touch of black pepper, and/or vegan parmesan cheese. Leftovers keep covered in the fridge for up to a few days, though best when fresh.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 143 kcal, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Protein 9.2 g, Fat 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 652 mg, Fiber 6.5 g, Sugar 5.9 g
ALMOST RAW ASPARAGUS SOUP WITH YOGURT AND ALMONDS
Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Toss the asparagus and oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast the asparagus until lightly roasted but still crunchy, about 5 minutes. Cool the asparagus slightly.
- Combine 1 cup water, the asparagus, broth and lemon juice in a blender and puree until very smooth, about 2 minutes. Transfer the soup to a medium heavy saucepan and heat the soup. Stir in the mint and lemon zest and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Divide the soup among bowls and garnish with the Greek yogurt and almonds.
HAZELNUT ASPARAGUS SOUP
My heart is happy when bundles of tender local asparagus start to appear at my grocery store in spring. No one would ever guess this restaurant-quality vegetarian soup can be prepared in less than 30 minutes. -Cindy Beberman, Orland Park, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings (3 cups).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and pepper flakes; cook and stir until onion is softened, 4-5 minutes. Add asparagus and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until asparagus is tender, 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat; cool slightly., Place nuts, basil and lemon juice in a blender. Add asparagus mixture. Process until smooth and creamy. Return to saucepan. Stir in almond milk, tamari sauce and salt. Heat through, taking care not to boil soup. If desired, top with shaved asparagus.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 13g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 623mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH BUTTERED ALMONDS, CAPERS AND DILL
Cooking asparagus is one of the easiest kitchen tasks around. There is almost no preparation, the asparagus is roasted plain in the oven, and all that's left to do is fry some almonds and capers to spoon on top. This can be served as part of a festive spread of salads and seasonal dips. It also works well as a side for meat, fish or grain dishes.
Provided by Yotam Ottolenghi
Categories side dish
Time 20m
Yield 6 side-dish servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit/220 degrees Celsius. Line a baking sheet (baking tray) with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl or on a work surface, use your hands or tongs to toss the asparagus with 1 tablespoon oil, a generous pinch of salt and a good grind of pepper. Arrange asparagus in the paper-lined pan, spaced well apart, and roast, shaking the pan occasionally, until asparagus is soft and starting to brown in places, 8 to 12 minutes, depending on thickness. Remove from oven and set aside in the pan.
- In a small or medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until foamy. Add almonds and fry, stirring frequently, until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes (reduce heat as needed to prevent scorching). Pour almonds and butter evenly over asparagus.
- Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the pan and heat over high heat. Once hot, add the capers and fry, stirring continuously, until they have opened up and become crisp, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove capers from the oil and sprinkle over the asparagus. Add dill. Using tongs or two spoons, mix gently to combine, transfer to a large plate and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 138, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 285 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
FRESH ASPARAGUS SOUP
A creamy asparagus soup accented with yogurt, lemon, and Parmesan cheese. Everyone loves it! You can substitute soy products to make this recipe vegan.
Provided by Nanook
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place asparagus and onion in a saucepan with 1/2 cup vegetable broth. Bring the broth to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer until the vegetables are tender.
- Reserve a few asparagus tips for garnish. Place remaining vegetable mixture in an electric blender and puree until smooth.
- Melt butter in the pan that was used for simmering the asparagus and onions. Stir while sprinkling flour, salt, and pepper into the butter. Do not let the flour brown. Allow the mixture to cook only 2 minutes. Stir in remaining 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth and increase the heat. Continue stirring until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Stir the vegetable puree and milk into the saucepan. Whisk yogurt into the mixture, followed by lemon juice. Stir until heated through, then ladle into bowls. Garnish with reserved asparagus tips. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 966.8 mg, Sugar 8.6 g
ASPARAGUS AND ALMOND SOUP
An asparagus and almond soup, made with only three main ingredients, which can be served chilled in the summer. Recipes really don't come much simpler than this, and with such recipes it is even more essential than usual to use only the freshest and best quality ingredients you can find. I have adapted this recipe from one I found on an English website, and I am posting it for the 2005 Zaar World Tour. For the stock, I'd recommend either JKC's Recipe #124515 or my Recipe #135453.
Provided by bluemoon downunder
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook the asparagus spears until they are tender, and reserve some of the tips; blend half of the stock and the asparagus together, then combine the puree with the remaining stock, ground almonds and salt and pepper in a large saucepan and bring it to the boil and simmer for 1 minute.
- Serve either warm or chilled, garnished with the reserved asparagus tips.
- This soup can also be frozen.
- Chef's Note: If you have spare spears or left over asparagus, use them to make my Asparagus Sauce, which can be served with pasta, salmon, or chicken. It too is great hot or cold and can be frozen.
ASPARAGUS WITH SLICED ALMONDS AND PARMESAN CHEESE
This simple recipe takes ordinary asparagus and turns it into a side dish that any man in your life will love! Serve as a side dish to grilled salmon or turkey meatballs.
Provided by BRENOLA
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus
Time 12m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the asparagus, and cook, stirring, about 3 minutes. Stir in almonds and parmesan, and cook until the cheese is slightly browned, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Cholesterol 22.6 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 170.7 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
ALMOND ASPARAGUS
This comes from one of Holly Clegg Trim and Terrific cookbooks. Quick, easy, and light on calories! A taste experience not to be missed! You will like the crunch of the almonds. Be sure your fresh asparagus stalks are firm and have closed tips.
Provided by Debaylady
Categories Vegetable
Time 18m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Clean and trim off the tough ends of asparagus.
- Melt margarine in a large skillet. (Non-stick is optional).
- Add the asparagus. Saute' at medium heat for 3-5 minutes.
- Add lemon juice, cover, and simmer until crisp-tender.
- Add the almond slivers. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss gently, then serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.5, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 57.6, Carbohydrate 6.2, Fiber 3, Sugar 1.9, Protein 4
ASPARAGUS SOUP
A super-green and super-tasty vegetable soup with a few simple ingredients, including spinach and shallots
Provided by Barney Desmazery
Categories Lunch, Soup
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the butter and oil in a large saucepan until foaming. Fry the asparagus tips for a few mins to soften. Remove and set aside.
- Add the shallots, asparagus stalks and garlic, and cook for 5-10 mins until softened but still bright. Stir through the spinach, pour over the stock, bring to the boil, then blitz with a hand blender.
- Season generously and add hot water to loosen if needed. Ladle into bowls and scatter the asparagus tips over each. Drizzle with olive oil and serve with sourdough bread, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 4 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Choose the right asparagus. Look for asparagus that is fresh, tender, and has tightly closed tips. Avoid asparagus that is wilted, woody, or has brown or yellow spots.
- Prepare the asparagus properly. Before cooking, snap off the tough ends of the asparagus. You can do this by bending the asparagus stalk until it snaps naturally. You can also peel the asparagus stalks if desired, but this is not necessary.
- Cook the asparagus carefully. Asparagus can be cooked in a variety of ways, including boiling, steaming, roasting, and grilling. The key is to cook it until it is tender but still has a slight crunch. Overcooked asparagus will become mushy.
- Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients you use, the better your soup will taste. Use fresh, organic vegetables and herbs whenever possible.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make asparagus and almond soup. Feel free to adjust the ingredients and proportions to suit your own taste.
Conclusion:
Asparagus and almond soup is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to enjoy the fresh flavors of spring asparagus. Whether you are looking for a light lunch or a hearty dinner, asparagus and almond soup is a great choice. Serve it with a side of crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
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