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This Healthy Cream of Asparagus Soup recipe is a refreshingly light soup made with simple basic ingredients like asparagus spears, vegetable broth, and almond milk. That’s right, this is a vegan cream of asparagus soup recipe that even the biggest carnivore will enjoy!
Asparagus is a delicious vegetable with many health benefits. It is a good source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as fiber and antioxidants. Making this creamy asparagus soup is easy and it’s great for meal prep. I can make a big batch on my prep day and have easy dinners or lunches throughout the week.
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Ingredients in this Cream of Asparagus Soup
- Asparagus: spring is typically asparagus season but I make this creamy soup any time of year. Asparagus has low calories and is an excellent source of essential vitamins and minerals, especially folate and vitamins A, C and K. Buy fresh asparagus for this recipe!
- Vegetable stock: I make this recipe with vegetable stock but you can use chicken broth or chicken stock if you don’t have any dietary restrictions.
- Olive oil: Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated oleic acid. It is said that this fatty acid has many beneficial effects and is a great choice for cooking.
- Flour: I use whole wheat flour for this simple soup. If you want to make gluten free cream of asparagus soup, the easiest way would be to substitute whole wheat flour for your preferred GF flour.
- Balsamic vinegar: balsamic vinegar is a perfect addition to this nutritious soup. It’s delicious and contains no fat and very little natural sugar.
- Almond milk: One of the easiest ways to lighten up any “cream of” type soup is to remove the heavy cream and butter. Those two ingredients tend to be packed with fat and calories. This is a dairy free cream asparagus soup recipe that is so delicious you won’t even miss the cream. Make sure you buy unsweetened, plain almond milk.
How to Make Healthy Cream of Asparagus Soup
- First, trim the woody ends off of the asparagus and chop asparagus into small pieces.
- Sauté asparagus pieces with olive oil over medium heat until tender. Then add the balsamic vinegar and flour or flour substitute.
- In a large pot, pour in the stock and almond milk, and then add the asparagus mixture.
- Allow the liquids to come to a rolling boil over high heat and then simmer on low heat for 8-10 minutes.
- Serve immediately or see tips for storing below.
- Optional garnishes: chopped fresh dill or chives, black pepper, lemon zest, and a bit of parmesan cheese.
Recipe Tips
- The recipe, as written, calls for whole asparagus stalks pieces. If you prefer the creamy texture of blended soup, blend the cooled soup with an immersion blender or standard blender.
- To make the soup ahead of time, let the soup cool to room temperature and then store it in the refrigerator, in an airtight container, for 3-5 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove top.
- You can freeze the soup for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container or bag. Here’s my freezing tip: Freeze soup in individual servings. This will make it easy to thaw and reheat just the amount you need.
Healthy Eating Plans
21 Day Fix Cream of Asparagus Soup Recipe
The entire recipe (6 cups) of this Portion Fix Cream of Asparagus Soup is 4 teaspoons and 1 green container.
Per serving (1 cup) is 3/4 teaspoon and 1/6 green container
Weight Watchers
This creamy asparagus soup is low in WW Points.
2 2023 Plan Points | 3 Blue Plan Points | 3 Green Plan Points | 3 Purple Plan Points
2B Mindset
This is a perfect lunch recipe for 2B Mindset. You’ll want to add a protein to round our your lunch plate.
Looking for a main course to go with this classic soup?
- Mini Lasagna Bites are a great option that will satisfy your craving for lasagna! I love pairing these mini lasagnas with a side salad or soup.
- Making a Turkey Breast in the Instant Pot is the best way to cook turkey. This main dish would pair wonderfully with this asparagus soup.
- Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta has all the flavors of the restaurant version, without all the calories, sodium, and fat. I love making this recipe in one pot using my Instant Pot, but it can also be made in the Crock Pot or right on the stove.
- Instant Pot Turkey Swedish meatballs are a delicious change from the Italian version. Swedish meatballs are a blend of savory spices covered in a light but creamy gravy.
- These Sweet Potato Crab Cakes are easy and delicious! Perfect for meal prep or an easy dinner recipe.
- This easy Grilled Salmon with Homemade Herb Butter will be your go-to summer grilling recipe!
- This Low Carb Cloud Bread would be perfect on top of the soup. Making cloud bread is a great way to satisfy bread craving (I’m looking at you, crusty bread!) without sabotaging your lifestyle goals.
Healthy Cream of Asparagus Soup Recipe
Equipment
- Stock Pot
- Kitchen Knife
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 2 cups asparagus chopped
- 3 cups vegetable stock low sodium or chicken stock
- 2 tsp olive oil
- ¼ cup whole wheat flour or any substitute you like
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 cups almond milk unsweetened
Instructions
- First, trim the woody ends off of the asparagus and chop asparagus into small pieces. 2 cups asparagus
- Sauté the asparagus with the oil until tender, add balsamic vinegar and flour or flour substitute. 2 tsp olive oil 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar ¼ cup whole wheat flour
- In a large pot, pour in the stock and almond milk, and add the asparagus mixture. 3 cups vegetable stock 2 cups almond milk
- Allow the liquids to come to a rolling boil and then simmer for 8-10 minutes.
Notes
- The recipe, as written, calls for whole asparagus stalks pieces. If you prefer the creamy texture of blended soup, blend the cooled soup with an immersion blender or standard blender.
- To make the soup ahead of time, let the soup cool to room temperature and then store it in the refrigerator, in an airtight container, for 3-5 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove top.
- You can freeze the soup for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container or bag. Here’s my freezing tip: Freeze soup in individual servings. This will make it easy to thaw and reheat just the amount you need.
2B Mindset This is a perfect lunch recipe for 2B Mindset. You’ll want to add a protein to round our your lunch plate.
Nutrition
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