Asparagus Soup

Soups

Asparagus Soup

155kcal
7gprotein
10 minsprep
20 minscook
4servings
Easy

A healthy soups recipe — asparagus soup at just 155 calories per serving.

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Ingredients

  • 500g asparagus, woody ends removed
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 750ml vegetable stock
  • 100ml low-fat crème fraîche
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • Asparagus tips to garnish

Method

  1. 1

    Reserve a few asparagus tips for garnish.

  2. 2

    Soften onion and garlic in olive oil.

  3. 3

    Add asparagus and stock; simmer 15 mins.

  4. 4

    Blend until smooth.

  5. 5

    Stir in crème fraîche and lemon juice.

  6. 6

    Blanch reserved tips and use to garnish.

Tip: Asparagus is a natural diuretic and rich in folate, vitamin K, and antioxidants.

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