I just discovered how easy and quick this delicious, decadent soup is if you find yourself with a large amount of asparagus. (I always buy the 2 lb bag of asparagus at Sam’s Club.) And it is SO healthy. I just love it!
Here’s a recipe video if you like the full, visual explanation:
Ingredients:
-2 lbs fresh asparagus
-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
-2 garlic cloves, minced
-3 cups reduced-sodium
-1 can (13.5 oz) reduced-fat coconut milk
-1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
-1/4 teaspoon white pepper, or black pepper
Directions:
1. Break off or cut the thick, woody ends of the asparagus. Then, cut asparagus spears into thirds.
2. Heat olive oil on medium-high heat. Once shimmery/ hot, add the asparagus and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the garlic and cook another minute, stirring occasionally.
4. Add the broth, enough to just cover all of the asparagus. Once it is starting to boil, lower the head to medium-low and cover. Let cook for 10 minutes, or until asparagus is very tender.
5. Either add to a blender or use a hand-held emulsifier and blend until pureed.
6. Add back to the stove and add the coconut milk. Cook for another 5 minutes, or longer if you want it thicker, on medium heat, stirring occasionally.
7. Season with pepper and any extra salt you may need. Then, it is ready to serve!
You may top it off with seared asparagus or seared mushrooms, or anything else you fancy. Though, it doesn’t need a thing!
Rich, Healthy, Asparagus Soup
Ingredients
- 2 lbs fresh asparagus
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced or 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or veggie broth to keep it vegan
- 1 can 13.5 oz reduced fat coconut milk
- 1 tsp salt, or more to taste
- 1/4 tsp white pepper or black pepper if you don't have it
Instructions
- Break off or cut the thick, woody ends of the asparagus. Then, cut asparagus spears into thirds.
- Heat olive oil on medium-high heat. Once shimmery/ hot, add the asparagus and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the garlic and cook another minute, stirring occasionally.
- Add the broth, enough to just cover all of the asparagus. Once it is starting to boil, lower the head to medium-low and cover. Let cook for 10 minutes, or until asparagus is very tender.
- Either add to a blender or use a hand-held emulsifier and blend until pureed.
- Add back to the stove and add the coconut milk. Cook for another 5 minutes, or longer if you want it thicker, on medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Season with pepper and any extra salt you may need. Then, it is ready to serve!