15 Minute Soups: Asparagus Soup

Asparagus soup is great if you’re concerned about calories and sodium intake.

Nutrition Information:

• 60 calories per 1 cup serving
• 3/4 cup vegetables
• 7 g carbohydrate
• 2 g protein
• 3  fat (0g saturated at)
• 0g cholesterol
• 430 mg sodium

This recipe makes 5.5 cups and takes at total 20 minutes (15 minutes active preparation).

Tools:

You’l need a handheld blender for this one.

Ingredients:

• 1 small white onion, 1/2 inch dice (1  cup)
• 1 Tbsp pure olive oil
• 32 oz. vegetable stock
• 1 lb. asparagus, trimmed, 1 inch diced
• Salt and pepper
• Herb Seasoning Salt

Instructions:

1. Add onion and olive oil to stockpot on MEDIUM-LOW.
2. Cook on LOW, stirring often, 10 min or longer until onions are soft and translucent, but not browned.
3. Add stock and asparagus.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Bring to boil on HIGH.
6. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minute until asparagus is knife-tender.
7. Remove pot from heat.
8. Carefully puree soup with handheld blender until smooth.
9. Season to taste with herb seasoning salt.
10. Ladle into warm bowls.
11. Garnish with creme fraiche or Parmigiano-Reggiano.

photo credit: stu_spivack