Vegan Cream of Asparagus Soup

Vegan Cream of Asparagus Soup is a simple dish that has a very complex taste, and it is very filling. It’s perfect for a light and easy pick-me-up.

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Asparagus is one of my favorite vegetables, I never thought, though, to ever add an asparagus recipe on this blog, as it is not generally something we Dominicans eat. Once I found out that it was grown locally, I had to share this vegetarian asparagus soup recipe with you.

If you've never cooked with asparagus before, fear not, this recipe is foolproof, and you won't go wrong with it, whether you're a vegan or not.

What's asparagus

Asparagus is the tip of the stalks from a herbaceous plant that grows in temperate climates. It has a mild flavor, and a soft flesh (once cooked), and it's a favorite served as a side dish.

There are two varieties of asparagus, most commonly this green one, and a thicker white one, both are the same plant, only the method of cultivation differs.

In the Dominican Republic asparagus can grow in the Constanza region, and it's available in chain supermarkets when in season.

Benefits of asparagus

Asparagus is very low in carbohydrates and fats, which makes them perfect for people following diets that restrict these nutrients. It contains vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K, thiamin, riboflavin, as well as vitamin B6, calcium, magnesium, and zinc. Other nutrients found in asparagus are rutin, niacin, folic acid, iron, phosphorus, potassium, copper, manganese, chromium, and selenium [1].

About this recipe

For such a simple dish, this asparagus soup has a very complex taste, and it is very filling. It's time to make the most of the short asparagus season to enjoy one of my favorite vegetables in a creamy soup. 

Buen provecho!

Vegan Cream of Asparagus Soup Recipe

Vegan Cream of Asparagus Soup Recipe: For such a simple dish, this has a very complex taste, and it is very filling.

Servings: 6 servings

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Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword: asparagus soup recipe vegan, keto cream of asparragus, vegetaria asparragus cream, vegetarian cream of asparagus soup

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Calories: 146kcal

Recipe Author: Clara Gonzalez

Ingredients

• ¼ cup chopped or sliced almonds (optional)
• 3 lb green asparagus [1.2 kg]
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons dry onion flakes
• 3 garlic cloves , crushed
• ½ teaspoon cumin , crushed
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 1½ teaspoon salt (or more, to taste)
• ¼ teaspoon pepper (or more, to taste)

Instructions

• Toasting almonds: Place the almonds in a saucepan and heat over medium heat. Cook and stir until they become golden brown.

  Remove from the heat and set aside for when serving.
  
• Sauteing asparagus: Chop the asparagus into 1-inch pieces. Discard the lower ends (they tend to be a bit too woody).

  Heat the olive oil in a soup pot over low heat. Add asparagus, onion flakes, garlic, cumin, and parsley. Cook for five minutes, stirring occasionally so everything cooks uniformly.
• Blending: Remove the top tips and set aside for when serving.

  Add ½ gallon [2 l] of water to the asparagus. Blend the asparagus until very smooth.
• Reheating: Return to the heat and cook over medium heat until it reaches a rolling boil.

  Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  
• Serving: Serve hot with some bread, and garnish with the asparagus tips and the almonds.

Tips and Notes

Low-carb or keto eater? This is a pretty low-carb dish as veggie soups go, of course, bread is out of the question, it's a serving suggestion for people on non-low-carb diets.

Nutrition

Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 609mg | Potassium: 543mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1715IU | Vitamin C: 15.4mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 5.3mg

Reference

1. Asparagus