Dairy Free Cream of Asparagus Soup
Pureed together, vegetables can create a smooth texture that almost mimicks that of using cream in soups. This soup is a great way to celebrate one of most sought after spring vegetables, asparagus.
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Yield 5 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tsp Canola oil
- 1 Leek white and light green part only, thinly sliced
- 4 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 Asparagus bunch, trimmed and chopped
- 1 Potatoes peeled and cubed
- 2 tbsp Parsley fresh, chopped
- 1 tbsp Thyme chopped, fresh
- 3 cups Vegetable broth low sodium
Instructions
- In a soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. Cook leek and garlic for 2 minutes or until softened. Stir in asparagus, potato, parsley and thyme. Pour in broth and bring a boil. Reduce heat to simmer; cover and cook for about 20 minutes or until asparagus is very soft.
- Using an immersion blender, puree soup until smooth.
Estimated Cost Per Serving:
Nutrition Facts
Dairy Free Cream of Asparagus Soup
Calories
60
% Daily Value*
Fat
2
g
3
%
Carbohydrates
8
g
3
%
Fibre
2
g
8
%
Sugars
3
g
3
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Sodium
270
mg
12
%
Vitamin A
1000
IU
20
%
Vitamin C
16.5
mg
20
%
Calcium
20
mg
2
%
Iron
0.7
mg
4
%
*5% or less is a little, 15% or more is a lot
Tips & Notes
Recipe by Emily Richards.