Roasted Asparagus Soup
This easy roasted asparagus soup recipe is creamy, cozy, and bursting with fresh flavor thanks to roasted garlic, a splash of cream, and lemon juice. It's light, easy to make, and perfect for spring!
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh asparagus ends trimmed
- 10 cloves garlic smashed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and freshly 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
- Prep. Preheat the oven to 450˚F and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Prepare the asparagus and garlic. Snap off the tough, woody ends on the asparagus and smash ten garlic cloves.
- Roast. 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 the asparagus is tender, stirring once halfway through cooking.
- Blend. Remove from oven and transfer everything to a blender. Add broth, heavy cream, and lemon juice to the blender. Blend until creamy and smooth. You might have to do this part in batches, depending on how large your blender is.
- Warm it. 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 broth, whisk, and then see if you want to add more.
- Taste and adjust. Season the soup with salt and pepper. Continue to taste for seasonings and adjust accordingly.
- Finish and serve. Ladle the asparagus soup into bowls, garnish with cheese, cracked pepper, and fresh parsley, and 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: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 705mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2590IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 5mg
