Easy Cream of Asparagus Soup Recipe

Cream of asparagus soup is a spring time favorite, but with the availability of asparagus all year round, you can treat yourself to this yummy soup at any time of the year.

Cream soups are very easy soup recipes and this one is no exception.

Making soup is the perfect way to use up those somewhat tougher parts of the asparagus stem. They get cooked more in the soup broth and soften. No waste!

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1/2 regular onion or 6 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 large potato, diced
2 cups chicken broth
1 to 1 1/2 pounds of fresh asparagus, peeled and chopped, woody stems removed (see Cooking Tips)
4 stalks of celery, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
cream or milk

Sauté the onions in the butter. Add the potatoes and the broth. Simmer it all together until the potato is soft.

Add the asparagus. Add the celery and cook for approximately 10 minutes. Use salt and pepper to taste.

Purée the soup, adding cream or milk until you reach your desired consistency.

Presentation Idea:
Save a few shorter spears of asparagus and steam them. Place one or two spears on top of each bowl before serving. Chop the bottom ends and add to the asparagus that you cook in the soup. (See the image at the top of the page.)

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Variation:

• Use vegetable broth to make this a vegetarian soup recipe.
• Add broth instead of cream or milk at the end if you want a creamy texture, but a dairy free soup.

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