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March 22, 2020

Creamy Asparagus Soup (Vegan)

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This creamy asparagus soup got my “nothing green” husband to eat vegetables. Most of the time the texture of vegetables gets to him (just like most kids). But puree it into a soup and he’s ok with it. Just a little sautΓ©ed onion and celery with some herbs and veggie broth and you have a super easy vegan soup.

Here on my blog, there are more gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan soups to warm you up and even one to cool you down.

white bowl of creamy asparagus soup (vegan) topped with croutons, asparagus tips and swirl of cream. Spoon & napkin on left, bowl of soup in back left. White wood background

One pot is all that you will need to cook the soup and if you have an immersion blender, clean-up will be a breeze. If you don’t have an immersion blender a regular blender or food processor will work too.

Asparagus Soup Ingredients

This creamy asparagus soup uses traditional soup aromatics like celery, onion, thyme and bay leaf for that savory herbaceous flavor.

close up of 
pile of asparagus on white weathered wood board.

Broth – This soup can be made vegan with a veggie broth and coconut cream. Imagine Foods makes the best vegetarian “No Chicken” broth that is great in soup. It is the only vegetarian broth I use. If you are not vegetarian or vegan and you want to amp up the nutrients, bone broth can be used instead.

Salt – I have not given an exact amount of salt because all broths are not created equal. The salt level varies greatly so just let your taste buds tell you how much is the right amount. Start with a few pinches, taste and add a little more at a time if needed.

Cream – I love the the richness that a little butter or sour cream can add to a soup but coconut or cashew cream make for a great vegan option. Stir it in at the end or swirl it into a bowl when serving. My favorite vegan option is Kite Hill Sour Cream Alternative.

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white bowl with asparagus soup garnished with croutons and asparagus tip with swirl of cream.

Creamy Asparagus Soup (vegan)

Yield: 4 cups
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Additional Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

This asparagus soup got my "nothing green" husband to eat vegetables. This soup can be made vegan with a veggie broth and coconut cream.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs fresh asparagus
  • ΒΌ of a medium sized onion
  • 1 stalk celery
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cups low-sodium vegetarian broth (Imagine No-Chicken Broth is the best)
  • 1 tsp dried thyme or 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt* and pepper
  • 1 Tbsp coconut cream or butter (optional)

Instructions

  1. Trim the white ends off the asparagus and discard. Cut the stalks into 1/2 inch pieces.
  2. Dice the onion and cut the celery into thin, 1/8 inch pieces.
  3. Heat the oil in a sauce pan for a minute or two. Add the asparagus, onion and celery and cook over medium high heat, stirring often, until the veggies are soft.
  4. Add the broth, bay leaf and thyme and simmer for 20 minutes.
  5. Remove the bay leaf.
  6. If using an immersion blender, leave the soup in the pot and blend until smooth.
  7. If using a blender: Transfer the soup to the blender. Remove the plastic piece from the lid to allow steam to escape (and to avoid a soup explosion when blending!). Cover the opening with a towel and blend on high for at least 90 seconds or until no chunks remain.
  8. If it seems too thick, add a little more broth.
  9. Stir in the butter or coconut cream if using. Add salt, starting with 1/2 tsp and taste. Add a little more and taste until you like the result

Notes

Salt - I have not given an exact amount of salt because all broths are not created equal. The salt level varies greatly so just let your taste buds tell you how much is the right amount.



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Nutrition Information
Yield 4 Serving Size 1 cup
Amount Per Serving Calories 193Total Fat 10gSaturated Fat 4gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 5gCholesterol 13mgSodium 397mgCarbohydrates 20gFiber 5gSugar 9gProtein 10g

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Cuisine: American / Category: Soup
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