Healthy Recipes Ingredients Healthy Vegetable Recipes Healthy Asparagus Recipes Cream of Asparagus Soup Be the first to rate & review! This cream of asparagus soup is velvety and elegant, yet simple to prepare. The onion and garlic add flavor but don't overpower the soup, and the fresh tarragon melds well with the asparagus. By Jasmine Smith Jasmine Smith Jasmine Smith has a blends of academic training in Culinary Nutrition and Food Science with hands-on experience while working in restaurants and volunteering at food-driven events. Jasmine continues to share her knowledge on wholesome eating with approachable cooking skills she acquired while working in the restaurant industry. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 19, 2024 Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Victor Protasio Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed, divided 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup sweet onion 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth or chicken broth ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon ½ cup heavy cream Directions Using a vegetable peeler, peel 5 asparagus spears lengthwise into very thin strips. Transfer the strips to a small bowl and cover with ice water. Set aside until ready to use. Cut the remaining asparagus spears into 1-inch pieces. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the asparagus pieces and garlic; cook, stirring often, until the asparagus is bright green and the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Add broth, salt and pepper; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer, undisturbed, until the asparagus is tender, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in tarragon. Pour the soup into a blender. Secure the lid on the blender and remove the center piece to allow steam to escape. Place a clean towel over the opening. Process until smooth, about 1 minute. (Alternatively, use an immersion blender to process the soup in the pot until smooth. Use caution when blending hot liquids.) Return the soup to the pot; add cream and stir until combined. Ladle into 4 bowls. Garnish with a swirl of cream, if desired, and the reserved asparagus strips. Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, January 2021 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 213 Calories 18g Fat 11g Carbs 4g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size about 1 cup Calories 213 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 11g 4% Dietary Fiber 4g 14% Total Sugars 5g Protein 4g 8% Total Fat 18g 23% Saturated Fat 8g 40% Cholesterol 34mg 11% Vitamin A 1366IU 27% Sodium 223mg 10% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved