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Asparagus soup

Dairy Free Cream of Asparagus Soup

May 7, 2015
Asparagus soup

Dairy Free Cream of Asparagus Soup

Pureed together, vegetables can create a smooth texture that almost mimicks that of using cream in soups. This soup is a great way to celebrate one of most sought after spring vegetables, asparagus.
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course Soups
Servings 5 servings
Calories 60 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tsp canola oil
  • 1 Leek white and light green part only, thinly sliced
  • 4 Garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 Asparagus bunch, trimmed and chopped
  • 1 Potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 2 tbsp Parsley fresh, chopped
  • 1 tbsp Thyme chopped, fresh
  • 3 cups vegetable broth

Instructions
 

  • In a soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. Cook leek and garlic for 2 minutes or until softened. Stir in asparagus, potato, parsley and thyme. Pour in broth and bring a boil. Reduce heat to simmer; cover and cook for about 20 minutes or until asparagus is very soft.
  • Using an immersion blender, puree soup until smooth.

Notes

Recipe by Emily Richards.

Nutrition

Calories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSodium: 570mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 16.5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.7mg
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