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Cream of Asparagus Soup
This Cream of Asparagus Soup recipe is restaurant elegant, rich and creamy, yet made without any heavy cream or flour! It's simple, make-ahead friendly, and can be served as a warm, cozy, comforting appetizer, light lunch or dinner without ANY guilt! This Asparagus Soup recipe is made by simmering asparagus with sautéed onions, garlic and broth, puréeing to rich and silky-smooth perfection, then elevating with nutty, freshly grated Parmesan, a touch of vibrant lemon juice, fresh dill, fresh basil (may sub dried), and a generous dose of Greek yogurt for a velvety finish. It's a taste of spring in every spoonful and sure to be a crowd pleaser!
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 45 min👤 Jen📖 carlsbadcravings
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- dutch oven
- oven
- blender
- pot
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Melt the butter in the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until softened, about ⏱️ 10 minutes. We are sweating the onions, they shouldn’t brown, reduce the heat if necessary. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté ⏱️ 30 seconds.
olive oil1 tablespoon
2
Add the asparagus, chicken broth, salt, pepper and dried thyme. If using dried dill and/or basil, add now; if using fresh, hold for later. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer for ⏱️ 35-45 minutes, or until the asparagus is very tender.
3
Working in batches, transfer the soup to a high powered blender and puree until smooth, being careful to let smoke escape or it will explode (I remove the fill cap and cover with a paper towel). ***Using a blender will give you a MUCH smoother, creamier soup than an immersion blender, but you may use an immersion blender if you wish.
4
Transfer the pureed soup back to the pot and turn heat to low. Add the Parmesan, followed by the fresh herbs; stir until the Parmesan has melted. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice until smooth, followed by the Greek yogurt.
5
Season to taste with additional salt/pepper/lemon juice etc. If you'd like the soup thinner, stir in additional broth. Serve warm.
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