Roasted Asparagus Soup is a deliciously creamy yet healthy and easy to make soup with roasted garlic and asparagus. It is a tasty and nutritious way to enjoy the unique flavor of asparagus and is a great option for a healthy meal.
Servings : 4servings
Prep Time 5 minutesmins
Cook Time 20 minutesmins
Total Time 25 minutesmins
Ingredients
2poundsfresh asparagus,ends trimmed
10clovesgarlic,smashed
2tablespoonsolive oil
salt and fresh ground black pepper,to taste
3cupsvegetable broth
1cupheavy cream,or half & half
2tablespoonsfresh lemon juice,
cracked pepper and chopped fresh parsley,for garnish
shredded cheddar cheese or parmesan cheese,for serving, optional
Instructions
Preheat oven to 450˚F.
Line a baking sheet with foil.
Snap off the tough, woody ends on the asparagus and smash ten garlic cloves.
Arrange the asparagus and smashed garlic on the baking sheet in one layer.
Toss the asparagus and garlic with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Roast for 10 to 12 minutes or until asparagus is tender, stirring once halfway through cooking.
Remove from oven and transfer everything to a blender.
To the blender, add broth, heavy cream, and lemon juice.
Blend until creamy and smooth. You might have to do this part in batches depending on how large your blender is.
Transfer the soup to a pot and warm it over medium heat, thinning it with more broth if needed. Start with a few tablespoons of vegetable broth, whisk, and then see if you want to add more.
Season the soup with salt and pepper. Continue to taste for seasonings and adjust accordingly.
Ladle into bowls.
Garnish with cheese, crack pepper, and fresh parsley; serve.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: asparagus soup, cream of asparagus soup, roasted asparagus soup