Spicy Cream of Asparagus Soup

Spicy Cream of Asparagus Soup
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    40 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    152

Elevate your asparagus experience with this vibrant soup, where the subtle sweetness of asparagus meets a gentle, warming spice. A comforting and sophisticated dish, perfect for a light lunch or elegant starter.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    18 g
  • Cholesterol
    26 mg
  • Fiber
    4 g
  • Protein
    4 g
  • Saturated Fat
    4 g
  • Sodium
    510 mg
  • Sugar
    4 g
  • Fat
    7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
1 mins

Melt the butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. (1 minute)

02

Step
5 mins

Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Be careful not to brown the onion. (5 minutes)

03

Step
3 mins

Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. (3 minutes)

04

Step
15 mins

Stir in the asparagus and diced potato. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the asparagus and potato are tender, about 12-15 minutes. (15 minutes)

05

Step
1 mins

Stir in the minced jalapeño pepper. (1 minute)

06

Step
1 mins

Carefully transfer the soup to a blender, filling it no more than halfway full. Secure the lid tightly and blend until smooth. Repeat in batches until all the soup is pureed. Alternatively, use an immersion blender to puree the soup directly in the pot.

07

Step
3 mins

Return the pureed soup to the saucepan. Stir in the heavy cream and heat gently over low heat until warmed through, being careful not to boil. (3 minutes)

08

Step
1 mins

Season with sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, and a dash of hot sauce to taste. (1 minute)

09

Step

Serve immediately and enjoy!

For a smoother soup, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve after blending.
If you prefer a vegan option, substitute the butter with olive oil, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth, and omit the heavy cream. You can add a tablespoon of cashew cream or coconut milk for richness.
Adjust the amount of jalapeño pepper to your desired level of spiciness. For a milder flavor, remove the seeds and membranes completely.
Garnish with a swirl of cream, a sprinkle of fresh herbs (such as chives or parsley), or a few toasted croutons for added texture.

Camila Hackett

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 50 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (10)
  • Alexanne Abernathy

    Wonderful soup!

  • Billy Wehner

    Freezes well! I made a big batch and portioned it out for later.

  • Clara Mccullough

    Great recipe!

  • Geraldine Schultzemmerich

    I loved the subtle heat from the jalapeno! It really brightened up the soup.

  • Fleta Roberts

    I added a squeeze of lemon juice at the end for a bit of extra zing. Delicious!

  • Davon Reichert

    Next time, I might try roasting the asparagus before adding it to the soup for a deeper flavor.

  • Else Runolfsdottir

    Awesome texture.

  • Dolores Grimes

    I used vegetable broth to make it vegetarian, and it was still amazing.

  • Tessie Blick

    My kids aren't big asparagus fans, but they actually enjoyed this soup!

  • Dion Keeling

    This soup was surprisingly easy to make, and it tasted like something from a fancy restaurant.

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