Springtime Asparagus Soup
It's April which means it's time for some fresh, beautiful asparagus! This soup recipe is super simple and uses fresh asparagus and spinach to give it a vibrant green color. The potatoes add heartiness, and the half & half rounds it all out. This is the perfect recipe for a nice lunch outside on a porch or patio.
Ingredients
Asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 pound
Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
3
Garlic cloves, minced
4
Yellow onion, chopped
1/2
Cumin
1 teaspoon
Half and half
1/2 cup
Vegetable broth
4 cups
Spinach, chopped
50 grams
Olive oil
1 tablespoon
Lime zest
1 teaspoon
Paprika
1 teaspoon
Salt and pepper
To taste
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories per serving: 123
- Prepare asparagus, potatoes, garlic, onion, spinach, and lime zest.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and cumin. Sauté until onions are soft, 3-4 minutes.
- Add potatoes, broth, and salt. Bring to a boil then simmer until potatoes are fork tender, about 15 minutes.
- Add asparagus and spinach and cook until asparagus is tender and bright green, about 5 minutes.
- Using an immersion blender, or working in batches with a regular blender or food processor, blend the soup until completely smooth.
- Return to the pot. Add lime zest, half and half, paprika, and season with salt and pepper. Cook for a few minutes more to bring the temperature back up.
- Serve with fresh bread or crispy crackers.