Cream Of Asparagus Soup (One Pot Recipe)

Creamy, velvet smooth, light and delicious – this asparagus soup needs only one pot and is very yummy. It is a simple vegetarian recipe that is very easy to prepare and perfect for cozy season.

It is not fall yet, we are not in sweater weather but I am feeling like we should be. Soup season is not officially here but if you are looking for a recipe that would be the perfect end of summer vibes that transitions into fall/autumn then this is the one for you. Having said this, the fact that we only need one pot to make it adds a layer of of comfort to this soup. Most of the ingredients you will have in your kitchen pantry as well making it very quick to prepare any time of the week. I have blended it and passed it through a strainer to ensure it is velvet smooth. So let us get to the recipe.

What is asparagus soup made of?

Traditional cream of asparagus soup is made of asparagus, cream, onions, salt, pepper and butter. This recipe can vary, some recipes include garlic, others include herbs, while many use milk instead of cream for a lighter soup.

What ingredients are needed to make cream of asparagus soup?

This recipe is made with butter, garlic, onions, asparagus, milk, salt, pepper, thyme and cream. I have topped the soup with olive oil, more cream and a little sea salt flakes.

What equipment is needed to make cream of asparagus soup?

The beauty about this recipe is that it is cooked in on pot. I like pouring this in a blender and blending until smooth but you could do this with a hand held stick blender as well. The soup cn be strained to ensure it is velvet smooth but I wouldn’t worry too much about this if it is cooked well enough.

How to make cream of asparagus soup?

In a medium sauce pot on low heat add the butter, garlic, onions and sweat for 5-8 minutes or until translucent and soft. Add the asparagus (saving the tips for later) and cook for 5 minutes on low heat. Add the milk and stock, increase the heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and let it cook for 5 minutes until everything is soft. In this time boil the asparagus tips until cooked through in water, set aside. Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth. Pour through a strainer back into the sauce pot on low heat and season with salt, pepper, lemon juice as needed. Add the cream and stir again. Pour into bowls and garnish with cream, olive oil, the cooked asparagus tips. Bon appetite!

FAQ about homemade soup

Why is my asparagus soup bitter?

This can be the case with white asparagus mainly. However the simplest way to avoid this is to peel them before cooking. You can adjust the bitterness with lemon juice, olive oil and a touch of sugar. While this is not a traditional way of making the recipe it will help save your soup once cooked through.

Why is my soup runny? How to make my soup thick?

This could be because the liquid was too much in the mixture before blending. I would recommend adding a small potato into the runny soup and allow it to boil, then blend it until smooth. Alternatively you can add a slice of bread into the soup and blend it up. I would also suggest cooking the soup without a lid, low and slow for 15-20 minutes to reduce the liquid content in it. Some recipes suggest using a cornflour slurry which is corn flour and water but I would suggest you don’t need it.

How to reheat soup?

This depends on the soup. I would suggest microwaving it for 1 minute or until warm. You could heat it on low flame over the stove as well until warmed through.

Serving and storing cream of asparagus soup?

It is best served warm but my dad actually loved it cold. Serve it with a drizzle of olive oil, heavy cream and the asparagus tips. You can serve this soup with croutons, breadsticks or on its own. I like pairing it with cottage cheese toasts to make it a complete meal. The leftovers can be stored in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. When ready to eat, microwave the soup for 1 minute or until warmed through.

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