Creamy Asparagus Soup
Creamy Asparagus Soup is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil; add asparagus (make sure water covers asparagus).
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionBring a medium pot of water to a boil; add asparagus (make sure water covers asparagus).
Cook 5 minutes.
Drain, reserving 1 cup asparagus water.
Remove 16 asparagus tips; cut in half lengthwise; set aside.
Heat butter in a medium saucepan over low heat until melted.
Cook onion, leek and celery, covered, stirring occasionally, until soft but not brown, 10 to 16 minutes.
Add broth; bring to a simmer.
Cook, partially covered, 8 minutes.
Purée broth mixture, asparagus (not tips) and reserved asparagus water in a blender, in 2 batches. (Remove center part of blender lid to prevent hot liquid from bubbling over.
Instead, hold a folded dish towel over hole in cap.) Return pureed soup to pot; heat until it just reaches a simmer.
Season with pepper and, if desired, nutmeg.
Cover; remove from heat.
In a small pan, toast pine nuts over medium-low heat, shaking pan occasionally, until nuts are fragrant and browned in some spots, about 6 minutes.
Season nuts with salt.
Divide soup among 4 bowls; top each with 8 asparagus-tip halves and toasted pine nuts.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.
