Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

Creamy Asparagus Soup


5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

  • Author: Lauren Hardy, adapted from A Clove of Garlic, A Pinch of Salt
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4
  • Diet: Omnivore

Description

This creamy asparagus soup is a simple yet elegant weeknight meal. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 chicken sausage links, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 3 small red potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 3 cups (710 ml) chicken broth
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 lbs (454 g) asparagus, cut into 1/2-inch
  • 6 oz (170 g) plain greek yogurt

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the sausage and cook, stirring, until golden, about 5 minutes.
  3. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the sausage to a plate.
  4. Add the garlic to the pot and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  5. Stir in the potatoes and chicken broth and bring to a simmer; season with salt and pepper.
  6. Cook until the potatoes are almost tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
  7. Stir in the asparagus and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
  8. Remove from the heat.
  9. Scoop out 1/2 cup asparagus pieces and set aside for garnish.
  10. Using a blender, puree the soup in small batches.
  11. Return the soup to the pot, whisk in the yogurt and chicken pieces and season with salt and pepper.
  12. Top with the reserved asparagus pieces and serve with bread.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth.
  • If you don’t have Greek yogurt, sour cream or crème fraîche are suitable substitutes.
  • To make this soup ahead of time, cool completely before storing in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1.5 cups
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 400
  • Fat: 15
  • Saturated Fat: 5
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10
  • Carbohydrates: 25
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 10
  • Cholesterol: 50