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A Ladle spooning out creamy asparagus soup with garlic.

Creamy Roasted Asparagus Soup

Katerina | Diethood
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 : 4 servings
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds fresh asparagus, ends trimmed
  • 10 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream, or half & half
  • 2 tablespoons fresh 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.

Notes

  • Asparagus: Make sure to snap off the woody ends, or your soup will be stringy and inedible. 
  • Garlic: If you do not like a lot of garlic or a garlicky taste, use half of the recommended cloves.
  • Salt to taste: Taste the soup and adjust the salt to your liking before serving. You may also want to add more pepper and lemon juice.
  • Parmesan cheese: For more flavor, whisk in grated parmesan cheese. 

Nutrition

Calories: 351 kcal | Carbohydrates: 16 g | Protein: 11 g | Fat: 30 g | Saturated Fat: 15 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11 g | Cholesterol: 67 mg | Sodium: 75 mg | Potassium: 705 mg | Fiber: 5 g | Sugar: 6 g | Vitamin A: 2590 IU | Vitamin C: 18 mg | Calcium: 115 mg | Iron: 5 mg

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