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Cream of Asparagus Soup Recipe Easy Homemade Family Favorite

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A cozy, creamy asparagus soup made with simple ingredients that comes together in under 30 minutes. Perfect for a comforting family meal with fresh asparagus flavor and smooth texture.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fresh asparagus (about 450g), woody ends snapped off and chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 large garlic cloves, smashed and minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth (950ml), low-sodium recommended
  • ½ cup heavy cream or half-and-half (120ml)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Optional add-ins:
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Fresh herbs like tarragon, chives, or parsley for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prep (5 minutes): Heat your pot over medium heat. Trim and chop the asparagus into roughly 1-inch pieces, discarding the tough ends. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
  2. Sauté aromatics (6-7 minutes): Add olive oil or butter to the pot. Once hot, add the onion and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Add asparagus and broth (3 minutes): Toss the chopped asparagus into the pot. Pour in the broth and bring everything to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer gently for 12-15 minutes, until the asparagus is tender and bright green.
  4. Puree the soup (5 minutes): Turn off the heat. Use your immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth and creamy. If you don’t have an immersion blender, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a blender and puree, then return it to the pot.
  5. Add cream and season (3 minutes): Stir in the heavy cream or half-and-half. Heat gently over low heat—don’t let it boil. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Add fresh lemon juice if using, and stir to combine.
  6. Serve and garnish (2 minutes): Ladle the soup into bowls. Sprinkle with fresh herbs and grated Parmesan if you like. Serve immediately with crusty bread or a simple side salad.

Notes

Do not overcook asparagus to avoid dull color and flavor. Blend until smooth but keep some texture if desired. Add cream last and warm gently to prevent curdling. Adjust seasoning after adding broth. Fresh lemon juice brightens the soup. Soup can be thickened with diced potato or thinned with extra broth. Store leftovers in airtight container up to 4 days in fridge or freeze up to 3 months.

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