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Healthy Cream of Asparagus Soup

Gardening Guide: Asparagus—King of the Garden

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Healthy Cream of Asparagus Soup

A bowl of this Healthy Cream of Asparagus Soup will enchant anyone with its creamy texture and high nutrition content — instead of cream, it uses Yukon Gold potatoes and Greek yogurt.

By Norann Oleson

Cream of Asparagus Soup

I don’t know about you, but when I have a fresh batch of asparagus, I am so excited to begin making recipes with it. Now that my asparagus has been growing for many years, I always have a huge crop that I need to find even more ways to cook. That’s why I love this Healthy Cream of Asparagus Soup – it’s a great way to use up extra asparagus!

I always make this soup for my daughters when they’re even just a little bit under the weather and the “thank you’s” are always heartfelt. This soup in particular is a fond memory — the two of them collaborated on making some for me when I was sick with a nasty cold. It really warms you from the inside!

It’s the perfect comfort food for anyone who needs it, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy it when you’re in tip-top shape. Instead of a cream base, it uses Yukon Gold potatoes, low-sodium vegetable broth and Greek yogurt to make the soup smooth and velvety while also boosting its nutrition content.

The combination of flavors from the leeks, asparagus and garlic give this Healthy Cream of Asparagus Soup a wonderful depth that makes it perfect as an appetizer or as a light meal accompanied by a small salad and a slice of bread. Don’t waste a fresh batch of asparagus by not knowing what to do with it — try making this healthy, tasty soup!

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Cream of Asparagus Soup

Healthy Cream of Asparagus Soup

A bowl of this Healthy Cream of Asparagus Soup will enchant anyone with its creamy texture and high nutrition content — instead of cream, it uses Yukon Gold potatoes and Greek yogurt.

  • Author: Norann Oleson
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4
  • Category: Soups

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup finely chopped leeks (white and light green parts)
  • 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
  • 2 pounds asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup 2% plain Greek yogurt, plus more for serving
  • Snipped fresh chives (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or similar size saucepan over medium heat. Add leeks and potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until the leeks begin to soften, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  3. Add the broth, asparagus, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  4. With an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth. (You can also carefully transfer it to a blender or food processor in batches and blend it that way. Be careful as hot soup tends to splatter!)
  5. Return the blended soup to the pot and let cool a few minutes. Stir in the Greek yogurt, then season to taste with additional salt and pepper.
  6. Serve hot with snipped fresh chives, a dollop of yogurt, or both.

Want a home garden crop that will produce delicious, nutritious, stately vegetables for decades? Then plant asparagus. You’ll need a little patience at first, but once established, asparagus will reward you for years to come. With our Asparagus—King of the Garden Gardening Guide, you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying this versatile food. Check it out!

Have you tried this Healthy Cream of Asparagus Soup recipe? It’s so easy and will fill you up when you want a light, but nutritious lunch. Please tell us how it turned out for you.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Curator’s Corner
  • Introduction
  • Feature Articles

  • Types of Asparagus Plants
  • Growing Asparagus in Open Land, in Raised Beds, or in Containers
  • Starting with the Right Soil for Your Asparagus Plants
  • Planting and Pruning Asparagus
  • The Right Sunlight for Your Asparagus Plants
  • Should You Fertilize Your Asparagus Plants?
  • How—and When—to Water Your Asparagus Plants
  • How to Spot, Treat, and Prevent Asparagus Diseases
  • What to Do About Pests that Can Harm Your Asparagus Plants
  • The Right Way to Weed Your Asparagus Patch
  • How to Harvest Your Asparagus
  • Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Asparagus
  • Plant Profiles

  • Pacific Purple Asparagus (Purple asparagus)
  • Mary Washington Asparagus (Green asparagus)
  • Apollo Asparagus (Green asparagus)
  • Precoce D’Argenteuil Asparagus (White asparagus)
  • Purple Passion Asparagus (Purple asparagus)
  • Jersey Giant Asparagus (Green asparagus)
  • Recipes

  • Roasted Asparagus with Baked Sheet Pan Eggs
  • Asparagus and Goat Cheese Bruschetta
  • Healthy Cream of Asparagus Soup
  • White Asparagus with Butter and Chives
  • Purple Asparagus Salad
  • Easy Asparagus Stuffed Chicken
  • Grilled Asparagus with Parmesan
  • Additional Articles

  • Nutrition Facts about Asparagus
  • Home Remedies & Health Benefits of Asparagus
  • Resources about Asparagus
  • Asparagus Glossary
  • Related Articles

  • 7 Perennial Vegetables You Can Plant and Harvest Forever
  • 10 Tips for Growing and Harvesting Asparagus
  • The Best Type of Asparagus to Grow: Green, Purple, or White?

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