Soup
Simple Asparagus Soup
A clean, bright asparagus soup made with just a handful of ingredients. Fresh asparagus, aromatics, and stock come together in a simple bowl that tastes like spring.
Serves
4
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
Ingredients
What you’ll need
- 2 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into pieces
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Method
How to make it
01
Sweat the aromatics
Heat the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook gently until soft and translucent. Add the garlic and cook briefly.
02
Add the asparagus
Add the asparagus pieces to the pot and season lightly with salt and pepper. Cook for a few minutes until the asparagus turns bright green.
03
Simmer
Add the stock and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook until the asparagus is completely tender, about 12 to 15 minutes.
04
Blend until smooth
Carefully blend the soup until completely smooth. Return it to the pot and stir in the cream.
05
Finish and season
Warm the soup gently without boiling. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper before serving.
Chef Note
Keep the asparagus flavor fresh.
Avoid overcooking the asparagus before blending. Cooking it only until tender helps preserve its fresh flavor and vibrant green color.