Keyword: asparagus soup recipe, cream of asparagus soup
Prep Time: 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 20 minutesminutes
Total Time: 30 minutesminutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 269kcal
Author: Chef Jessica Anne
Asparagus lovers will love this creamy asparagus soup! Deliciously smooth and flavored to perfection, this cream of asparagus soup makes the perfect appetizer!
Olive oil, Maldon sea salt, fresh herbs, lemon wedges, optional and for garnish
Instructions
Melt butter over low heat in a large Dutch oven or saucepan.
Add cut asparagus and onion. Cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until very soft, approximately 20 minutes.
Remove several asparagus tips for garnishing. Set aside or in the refrigerator.
Add vegetable broth. Using an immersion blender or transferring to a blender or food processor, blend until fully pureed.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water. Add cornstarch to soup along with white pepper, fine sea salt, lemon juice and heavy cream. Blend again until combined.
Serve warm or chilled. Garnish with asparagus tips, good quality olive oil, Maldon sea salt, fresh herbs or lemon wedges.
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