Description
Warm up with a comforting bowl of creamy asparagus soup, a delightful homemade dish that signals the arrival of brighter, greener days.
Ingredients
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- 3 slices thick-cut bacon (optional)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup finely chopped leeks (or use yellow onion or shallot)
- 2 medium Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 pounds asparagus, trimmed and cut into pieces
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ cup 2% Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Cook optional bacon until crispy, crumble and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add leeks and potatoes, sauté for 2-3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add broth, asparagus, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10-15 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Use an immersion blender to purée until smooth.
- Stir in Greek yogurt until combined. Adjust seasoning, serve hot with toppings.
Notes
- Choose fresh asparagus for best texture and flavor.
- Allow soup to cool slightly before blending to avoid splattering.
- Use 2% or richer yogurt to prevent curdling.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: asparagus soup, creamy asparagus soup, homemade soup, vegetable soup recipes