Best 6 Guilt Free Cream Of Asparagus Soup Recipes

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Indulge in a guilt-free culinary experience with our delectable cream of asparagus soup, crafted with fresh asparagus, aromatic leeks, and a touch of creamy goodness. This vibrant green soup is a symphony of flavors, offering a delightful balance of earthiness and sweetness. Whether you're a vegetarian seeking a hearty and flavorful meal or a health-conscious individual seeking a nutritious and satisfying dish, this soup is sure to tantalize your taste buds.

In this comprehensive guide, we present three variations of this classic soup, catering to diverse dietary preferences and culinary skills. Our "Classic Cream of Asparagus Soup" recipe embodies the traditional essence of this dish, featuring a velvety smooth texture and a rich, savory flavor profile. For those seeking a vegan alternative, our "Vegan Cream of Asparagus Soup" offers a plant-based rendition that is equally creamy and satisfying. And for those with limited time or kitchen experience, our "Quick and Easy Cream of Asparagus Soup" provides a simplified version that delivers delicious results without compromising on flavor.

Each recipe is meticulously detailed, providing step-by-step instructions, a comprehensive ingredient list, and helpful tips to ensure a successful culinary journey. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice cook, these recipes are designed to guide you effortlessly through the process, helping you create a delightful and wholesome meal that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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.

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

WINNING CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP



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I developed this recipe myself by substituting asparagus for broccoli in cream of broccoli soup. It's a big favorite at our house! -Westelle Griswa, Monroe, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups cut fresh asparagus (1/2-inch pieces)
2 cups water, divided
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions or 1 teaspoon onion powder
5 tablespoons butter
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
4 cups whole milk
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules

Steps:

  • Place asparagus in a large saucepan and cover with 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, cover and cook for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain, reserving liquid. , In a another saucepan, saute onions in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually stir in the milk, bouillon, reserved cooking liquid and remaining water. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Stir in asparagus; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 795mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

CREAMLESS CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP



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Creamless cream of asparagus soup is healthy, delicious, smooth, creamy, quick and easy to make. A perfect spring soup for a last minute lunch or dinner.

Provided by Sam | Ahead of Thyme

Categories     Soup

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter (or olive oil if making this vegan/dairy-free/paleo)
1 onion, chopped
1 rib of celery, chopped
1 clove of garlic, minced
1 russet potato, chopped
3 cups asparagus, chopped into 1-inch pieces, woody ends removed
5 cups of chicken stock (or vegetable stock if making this vegetarian)
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
1 teaspoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1 cup asparagus tips only (optional for garnish)

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot, melt butter over medium-high heat. Sauté the onions, garlic and celery until the onions are soft and translucent. Add the potatoes and asparagus and stir well to combine.
  • Add the chicken (or vegetable) stock, and bring to a simmer. Turn the heat down to low and continue to simmer for about 15 minutes, covered, until the vegetables have become soft.
  • Use an immersion blender to puree the soup. Alternatively, you can transfer the soup to a standing blender and puree in batches, then pour it back into the pot.
  • Add the lemon juice and black pepper and stir to mix. Continue to cook on low for a couple of minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve hot with coconut cream, microgreens and/or asparagus tips on top.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 154 calories, Sugar 6 g, Sodium 303.8 mg, Fat 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 7.5 g, Cholesterol 16.2 mg

EASY CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP RECIPE



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Cream of asparagus soup is a classic French dish that's perfect for spring but delicious any time of year. Give it a try sometime soon.

Provided by Jaime Bachtell-Shelbert,Tasting Table Staff

Categories     appetizer, lunch, dinner

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
½ large sweet onion, roughly chopped
3 cloves of garlic, roughly chopped
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 medium gold potato, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 ½ pounds of asparagus, trimmed of tough ends and cut into 3-inch pieces
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 large handful of fresh parsley leaves, about 1/2 cup of leaves
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup half and half (substitute heavy cream for half and half for a richer soup)

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a stock pot over medium heat. Add the onion and saute 4 minutes until just about translucent. Add the garlic and saute 1 minute more.
  • Add the broth. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil.
  • Add the potatoes and asparagus to the boiling broth. Reduce heat to medium, continuing to boil for 8 minutes. Do not overcook or the asparagus will lose color.
  • Remove from heat and immediately pour into a high-speed blender.
  • Add the lemon juice, parsley, salt, and half and half. Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.
  • Divide among bowls and garnish as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g carbohydrates, Cholesterol 9 mg cholesterol, Fat 5 g fat, Fiber 4 g fiber, Protein 5 g protein, SaturatedFat 2 g saturated fat, ServingSize 0 g, Sodium 514 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

GLUTEN-FREE CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP



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Make and share this Gluten-Free Cream of Asparagus Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by GinnyP

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs asparagus, ends snapped and cut into pieces
4 cups chicken stock
8 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose gluten-free flour (or regular flour)
2 cups half-and-half cream
kosher salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Put asparagus and stock into a medium pot and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Reduce heat to medium and simmer until asparagus is very soft, about 10 to 15 minutes, Set aside 2 cups of the broth; keep warm.
  • Puree asparagus and remaining broth in blender; return to pot and set aside.
  • (I puree in batches) Melt butter in a medium heavy saucepan over low heat.
  • Add flour and cook stirring constantly with a wire whisk for 2 minutes.
  • Whisk in reserved warm broth.
  • Increase heat to medium and cook, stirring, until smooth and thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer to pot with asparagus puree.
  • Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring often.
  • Slowly add half-n-half.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.3, Fat 40.3, SaturatedFat 24.1, Cholesterol 113, Sodium 627.4, Carbohydrate 23, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 7, Protein 15.3

Tips:

  • Select fresh, tender asparagus: Look for asparagus spears that are bright green, firm, and have tightly closed tips. Avoid spears that are wilted, limp, or have brown or yellow spots.
  • Trim the asparagus properly: Cut off the tough, woody ends of the asparagus spears. The best way to do this is to snap off the ends where they naturally break.
  • Blanch the asparagus: Blanching helps to preserve the asparagus's鮮豔的 green color and crisp texture. To blanch the asparagus, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus spears and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are bright green and tender-crisp. Immediately remove the asparagus from the boiling water and transfer it to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • Use a good quality vegetable broth: The vegetable broth you use will make a big difference in the flavor of the soup. Choose a broth that is low in sodium and has a rich, flavorful taste.
  • Don't overcook the soup: Cream of asparagus soup is best when it is slightly thick and creamy, but not too thick. Overcooking the soup will make it grainy and bland.
  • Serve the soup immediately: Cream of asparagus soup is best served immediately after it is made. However, it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

Cream of asparagus soup is a delicious, creamy, and healthy soup that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover asparagus. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this guilt-free cream of asparagus soup recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

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