Best 10 Creamy Ginger Asparagus Soup Recipes

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Indulge in the symphony of flavors that is Creamy Ginger Asparagus Soup, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes your taste buds with every spoonful. This delectable soup is a harmonious blend of fresh asparagus, aromatic ginger, and a velvety cream sauce, creating a delightful experience that is both comforting and invigorating.

The recipe collection in this article offers three variations of this classic soup, each with its own unique twist on flavors and textures. The first recipe presents the classic Creamy Ginger Asparagus Soup in all its glory, showcasing the perfect balance of asparagus, ginger, and cream. The second recipe introduces a zesty twist with the addition of lemon and dill, creating a vibrant and refreshing soup that is perfect for springtime. Finally, the third recipe adds a touch of elegance with the inclusion of smoked salmon, elevating the soup to a sophisticated and indulgent dish.

Whether you prefer the classic, citrusy, or smoky flavors, these Creamy Ginger Asparagus Soup recipes are sure to satisfy your cravings. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP



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With just a few simple ingredients, you could have this Cream of Asparagus Soup ready in minutes! It's a great option for lunch or dinner.

Categories     soup

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 bunch asparagus (about 1 pound), ends trimmed
1 tsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste
3 tbsp. salted butter
1/2 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 c. half-and-half
1/2 tsp. ground coriander
Black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with 2 cups water and fit with a steamer basket. Bring to a boil. Add the asparagus and steam until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the asparagus to a cutting board and pour the water from the pot into a large measuring cup; add more water if needed to equal 2 cups. Set the pot aside.
  • When the asparagus is cool enough to handle, trim off the tips and halve lengthwise; toss with a pinch of salt. Save these pieces for garnish. Add the remaining asparagus pieces to a blender with 1 cup of the reserved steaming water and blend until very smooth.
  • Melt the butter in the pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until it begins to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds more. Sprinkle in the flour and stir to combine.
  • Slowly whisk in the half-and-half and remaining 1 cup reserved steaming water until smooth. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and the coriander. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture starts to thicken, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Stir in the asparagus puree. Taste and adjust the seasonings (add more salt if it needs it!) and let the soup heat through. Ladle into bowls and garnish with the asparagus tips. Season with pepper.

CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Saute 1 chopped onion, 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon fresh thyme in 2 tablespoons butter in a large pot over medium-high heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Add 2 pounds asparagus (trimmed and chopped), 1 1/2 cups each water and chicken broth and a big pinch of salt. Simmer until tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Working in batches, puree in a blender. Return to the pot, whisk in 1/2 cup crème fraiche and warm through (do not boil). Season with salt and pepper. Top with more creme fraiche and chopped chives.

CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 to 6 first-course servings (

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds medium asparagus (2 bunches), cut in half crosswise
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium Spanish onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
7 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 parsley sprigs
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon dry white vermouth

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Fill a medium bowl with salted ice water. Working in 2 batches, add the asparagus to the boiling water and cook until just tender, about 4 minutes per batch. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the asparagus to the bowl of ice water. Drain. Reserve 7 1/2 cups of the cooking liquid.
  • Thinly slice 18 of the asparagus tips on the diagonal and reserve for a garnishing the soup. Chop the remaining asparagus spears into small pieces.
  • Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and carrots and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 12 minutes. Add the flour and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, for 2 minutes more.
  • Pour in the reserved asparagus cooking liquid and bring to a boil while whisking constantly. Tie the parsley, thyme, and bay leaf together with a piece of kitchen twine and add to the soup. Lower the heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the chopped asparagus and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
  • Remove and discard the herb bundle. Working in batches, transfer the asparagus mixture to a blender and puree until smooth. Using a sieve over a large bowl, strain the asparagus soup. Return the puree to the pot and reheat over medium heat.
  • Whisk the heavy cream, vermouth, and salt into the soup and season with pepper. Divide among warm soup bowls, sprinkle each soup with the reserved asparagus tips, and serve immediately.

CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 stick unsalted butter
1/2 onion, chopped, (about 1/2 cup)
1 clove garlic, crushed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds asparagus, ends trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
6 cups chicken stock
1 pint sour cream, room temperature
2 teaspoons Hungarian hot paprika, for garnish

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic, and saute 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add asparagus and saute another 4 minutes. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer and cook for 30 minutes, until asparagus is very tender. *Carefully transfer to a blender and puree until smooth. Return to saucepan, stir in sour cream and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer to serving bowls. Dust with paprika and serve.
  • *When blending hot liquids: Remove liquid from the heat and allow to cool for at least 5 minutes. Transfer liquid to a blender or food processor and fill it no more than halfway. If using a blender, release one corner of the lid. This prevents the vacuum effect that creates heat explosions. Place a towel over the top of the machine, pulse a few times then process on high speed until smooth.

CREAMY ASPARAGUS SOUP



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This is my version of a recipe I tasted while on vacation. When we got home, I tinkered around with ingredients until I came up with a winning combination. -Lisa Hagdohl, Walbridge, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 medium potato, peeled and diced
1 medium onion, chopped
5 green onions, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (49-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1 cup sour cream
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
Additional sour cream
Asparagus tips, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, saute potato, onions, carrot and celery in butter until onions and celery are tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until blended. gradually add broth. bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes., Add asparagus; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Cool to lukewarm. , In a blender, puree vegetable mixture in small batches until smooth. Pour into a large bowl; stir in cream and sour cream until smooth., Serve warm, or cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and served chilled. Garnish with bacon, sour cream and asparagus tips if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 886mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CHEF JOHN'S CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP



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For me, asparagus is one of those rare vegetables that shines brightest when enjoyed in soup form. Here's an ultra-easy and gorgeously colored cream of asparagus soup recipe.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, finely diced
salt to taste
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch ground nutmeg
½ cup heavy whipping cream
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a soup pot over medium heat. Add minced onion and salt; cook and stir until onion is soft and golden, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour chicken broth and water into pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Place asparagus pieces in simmering broth. Cook, stirring occasionally until asparagus is just tender and still bright green, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Use an immersion blender to blend soup until smooth, about 3 minutes.
  • For a finer texture, strain soup through mesh strainer. Return strained soup to pot and place on stove.
  • Turn heat to low. Season with cayenne pepper, black pepper, and nutmeg. Adjust salt to taste. Whisk 1/2 cup cream into soup.
  • Place 1/4 cup cream, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and lemon zest in a small bowl. Whisk until frothy and slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
  • Ladle soup into bowls. Drizzle a spoonful of Parmigiano-Reggiano-lemon cream on top of each serving and swirl to form a random design.
  • Sprinkle with a pinch of lemon zest and cayenne pepper, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 51.5 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 59.8 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

CREAM OF FRESH ASPARAGUS SOUP II



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There's nothing like fresh asparagus when it's in season - take advantage!

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
½ cup chopped onion
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 cup milk
½ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine asparagus, chopped onion, and 1/2 cup chicken broth. Cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer uncovered until asparagus is tender, about 12 minutes. Process the mixture in a blender to puree the vegetables. Set aside.
  • In the same saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Stir in the flour, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes. Whisk in the remaining chicken broth, and increase the heat to medium. Cook, stirring constantly until the mixture boils. Stir in the asparagus puree and the milk.
  • Put the sour cream in a small bowl, and stir in a ladleful of the hot soup. Add the sour cream mixture and the lemon juice to the soup. Stir while heating the soup to serving temperature, but don't allow it to boil. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.6 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Cholesterol 35.1 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 1100.8 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

CREAMY ASPARAGUS SOUP



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Enjoy this creamy soup made using asparagus and Progresso® chicken broth - perfect for dinner.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2 cans (15 oz each) green asparagus spears, drained
1 cup half-and-half

Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and celery; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in flour. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in broth. Cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring constantly, until thoroughly heated.
  • Remove from heat. Stir in asparagus. In food processor or blender, process asparagus mixture until smooth. If necessary, asparagus mixture can be processed in batches. Return to saucepan.
  • Stir in half-and-half. Cook 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and thoroughly heated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 680 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP I



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One of my favorite soups. I make it as soon as fresh asparagus is available.

Provided by William Anatooskin

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

¼ cup margarine
1 onion, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups water
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed chicken broth
4 tablespoons chicken bouillon powder
1 potato, peeled and diced
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and coarsely chopped
¾ cup half-and-half
1 tablespoon soy sauce
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter or margarine in a heavy cooking pot. Add onions and chopped celery; saute until tender, about 4 minutes. Stir in flour, mixing well. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Do not burn, or let it go lumpy. Add water, chicken broth, and chicken soup base; stir until smooth. Bring to a boil. Add diced potatoes and chopped asparagus. Reduce heat, and simmer for about 20 minutes.
  • Puree soup in a food processor or blender in batches. Return to pot.
  • Stir in half and half cream, soy sauce, and black and white pepper. Bring soup just to boil. Adjust seasonings to taste. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Cholesterol 14.1 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 2018.7 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP (CRèME D'ASPERGES)



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This classic French soup is made with just six ingredients: butter, asparagus, onion, chicken stock, cream, and lemon juice.

Categories     Soup/Stew     Milk/Cream     Blender     Vegetable     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Asparagus     Spring     Simmer     Gourmet     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Easter     Vegetarian

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds green asparagus
1 large onion, chopped
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 to 6 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup crème fraîche or heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste

Steps:

  • Cut tips from 12 asparagus 1 1/2 inches from top and halve tips lengthwise if thick. Reserve for garnish.
  • Cut stalks and all remaining asparagus into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Cook onion in 2 tablespoons butter in a 4-quart heavy pot over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened. Add asparagus pieces and salt and pepper to taste, then cook, stirring, 5 minutes. Add 5 cups broth and simmer, covered, until asparagus is very tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • While soup simmers, cook reserved asparagus tips in boiling salted water until just tender, 3 to 4 minutes, then drain.
  • Purée soup in batches in a blender until smooth, transferring to a bowl (use caution when blending hot liquids), and return to pan. Stir in crème fraîche, then add more broth to thin soup to desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper. Bring soup to a boil and whisk in remaining tablespoon butter.
  • Add lemon juice and garnish with asparagus tips.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh asparagus. Look for spears that are bright green and have tightly closed tips. Avoid spears that are wilted or have brown spots.
  • Trim the asparagus properly. Cut off the woody ends of the asparagus spears. This is usually about 1 to 2 inches from the bottom of the spear.
  • Cook the asparagus in a flavorful liquid. This could be water, broth, or even milk. Adding aromatics like garlic, onion, and ginger will also help to enhance the flavor of the soup.
  • Don't overcook the asparagus. Asparagus should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight crunch. Overcooked asparagus will be mushy and lose its flavor.
  • Puree the soup until smooth. You can use an immersion blender or a regular blender to puree the soup. Be careful not to over-blend the soup, as this can make it gummy.
  • Season the soup to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a dollop of yogurt for extra flavor.

Conclusion:

Creamy ginger asparagus soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover asparagus. With its creamy texture, subtle ginger flavor, and bright green color, this soup is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

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