Recipes Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Cream of Asparagus Soup 4.8 (955) 804 Reviews 100 Photos This easy creamy asparagus soup is perfect for making the most of fresh asparagus when it's in season — take advantage! Submitted by MARBALET Updated on February 23, 2024 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share 100 100 100 100 100 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts This velvety asparagus soup recipe is full of fresh flavor. Cream of Asparagus Soup Ingredients These are the ingredients you’ll need to make this homemade cream of asparagus soup recipe: Asparagus: This recipe starts with a pound of trimmed asparagus cut into 1-inch pieces. Broth: Use store-bought or homemade chicken broth. Onion: A chopped onion lends a welcome depth of flavor. Butter and flour: Make a thick roux with butter and all-purpose flour. Seasonings: The cream of asparagus soup is simply seasoned with salt and pepper. Milk: You’ll need a cup of milk for this rich soup. Sour cream: Sour cream thickens up the creamy soup even more and adds a subtly tangy flavor. Lemon juice: Fresh lemon juice adds welcome brightness. How to Make Cream of Asparagus Soup You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make cream of asparagus soup: Cook the asparagus with broth and the onion until the asparagus is tender. Transfer the mixture to a blender and puree until smooth. Make the roux, stir in the remaining chicken broth, and bring to a boil. Stir in the asparagus mixture and milk.Place the sour cream in a bowl, stir in a ladleful of hot soup, then pour into the soup.Stir in the lemon juice. Warm soup through to serving temperature (without boiling). How to Store Cream of Asparagus Soup Store your leftover cream of asparagus soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat gently on the stove. Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise “Perfect for a rainy fall day,” according to debrazmiller. “I just made this soup,” says Margie Dacey. “I followed the instructions, and made no substitutions or additions. It was easy to make and delicious!!!” Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Ingredients 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth, divided ½ cup chopped onion 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1 pinch ground black pepper 1 cup milk ½ cup sour cream 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Directions Combine asparagus, 1/2 cup chicken broth, and onion in a large saucepan; cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, until asparagus is tender, about 12 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a blender; puree until smooth and set aside. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios In the same saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Increase heat to medium; add remaining chicken broth, stirring constantly, until the mixture boils. Stir in pureed asparagus and milk. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Place sour cream in a small bowl and stir in a ladleful of hot soup until blended; pour into the soup and stir in lemon juice. Warm soup through to serving temperature, without boiling. Serve immediately. DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 197 Calories 13g Fat 15g Carbs 7g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 197 % Daily Value * Total Fat 13g 17% Saturated Fat 7g 37% Cholesterol 39mg 13% Sodium 1047mg 46% Total Carbohydrate 15g 6% Dietary Fiber 3g 10% Total Sugars 7g Protein 7g 14% Vitamin C 11mg 12% Calcium 142mg 11% Iron 1mg 8% Potassium 450mg 10% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved