Creamy Asparagus Soup

4.75 from 8 votes

This asparagus soup is rich, flavorful and creamy not to mention it is simple to make! The velvety texture melts in your mouth leaving you wanting more.

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Dinner, entree, Main Course, main dish, Side Dish, Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: asparagus, asparagus recipe, asparagus soup, asparagus soup recipe, creamy asparagus soup, creamy asparagus soup recipe, soup recipe, soup recipes, vegetarian, vegetarian soup

Servings: servings

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 cup chopped white onion about 1 small onion
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
5 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
2 pounds asparagus cut into 1-inch pieces 2 bunches
½ cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon salt or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper or to taste

Instructions

Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, and 1 cup chopped white onion to a large pot and heat over medium-high heat. Cook for 3-5 minutes until tender. Add 2 tablespoons unsalted butter and 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour until fragrant and golden brown.
Slowly whisk in 5 cups chicken broth, then add 2 pounds asparagus cut into 1-inch pieces . Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 7-10 minutes until the asparagus is tender.
Using an immersion blender or regular blender, blend the soup until it is completely smooth. Add in ½ cup heavy whipping cream, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper and stir to combine. Heat over medium-low until warmed through. Serve hot.

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