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5 from 1 vote

Creamy Asparagus Soup

Yields about 6 cups
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Soup
Cuisine: French, Vegetarian
Keyword: asparagus, easy, quick
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 160kcal

Equipment

  • Immersion Blender

Ingredients

  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 lb asparagus stalks, chopped
  • 1/4 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup salted butter
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 cups whole milk

Instructions

  • Heat a large pot. Once heated, toss in onion chunks, salt, and pepper. Cook 5 minutes on medium heat.
  • Add washed and chopped asparagus and broth.
  • Cover and turn to low heat. Simmer 10 minutes.
  • Pour in milk and blend with the immersion blend until smooth.
  • In a small pot, melt butter on medium high heat until bubbling, then whisk in flour until combined. Texture should be creamy yet crumbly.
  • Add the rue (butter and flour) and lemon juice into the soup pot and blend again.
  • Top with lemon zest and fresh sliced radishes for some fresh crunch.

Notes

Macronutrients: 12g carb, 10g fat, 4g protein
  1. If this soup feels too thick, blend in 2 tbsp water at a time until you have the texture you like. If it's a lot thinner you may have to add seasonings to the dilution.