Light And Creamy Asparagus Soup
Dazzling Light And Creamy Asparagus Soup, a perfect soup for spring!
Asparagus has such a unique flavor and appearance. These spiky green shoots are gladly welcomed in spring, when we’re anxious for farm fresh produce.
Did you know it’s part of the lily family? And that they can grow up to a foot in a single day if cared for properly? Just a little asparagus trivia for your reading pleasure.
Asparagus are lovely roasted, grilled, steamed and sauteed, but what l really crave is Light And Creamy Asparagus Soup!
Not “Cream Of”, mind you. This creamy soup is completely guilt free!
I offer you another recipe low in fat and carbs, intended to delight your taste buds and your waistline.
The secret is in the beans. *smile*
To make this Light And Creamy Asparagus Soup, I pureed white beans into a simmering pot of asparagus as a thickener. Not only do beans add extra protein, but they provide a lovely smooth texture.
Right at the end, a dollop of Greek yogurt blended in, gives the sense of creamy indulgence without the fat and calories. It’s a beautiful thing!
The greatest gift of the garden is the restoration of the five senses. ~Hanna Rion
Light and Creamy Asparagus Soup
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Macadamia Nut Oil or butter
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 pounds asparagus (2 bunches)
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 14 ounces white beans (1 can), drained
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1-3 pinches cayenne
- 1 lemon
- 3-4 slices bacon, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, warm the oil/butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Cut the tops off and reserve for garnish. Cut the rough ends off the bottom.
- Chop the rest of the asparagus into short segments and add to the pot. Sauté for another 3-5 minutes--until the asparagus in bright in color and tender. Add the beans, stock and cayenne to taste. Simmer for 20 minutes, uncovered.
- Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth. Add the yogurt and puree again. Salt and pepper to taste, and add a squeeze of lemon.
- Place a small skillet over medium heat. Brown the bacon; then add the asparagus tops to the bacon. Sauté for 1-2 minutes. Drain and garnish the soup with the bacon and asparagus.
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I make this often. It’s creamy without the fat. If I’m doing low carb, I substitute cauliflower for the beans. I have used sour cream instead of yogurt if I don’t have yogurt on hand. Both are good. This is one of my favorite soups.
Made this with spinach also blended in and sour cream in place of the yogurt. Fantastic recipe. Doubled the amount of beans. The lemon is a must, bloomed the flavors like nothing else does.
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