Asparagus Soup

Vegan Asparagus Soup is a delicious and nutritious plant-based soup that celebrates the flavors of fresh asparagus. It is a satisfying and mouth-tempting vegan soup that leaves you satisfied without the requirement for milk or other animal-derived ingredients. It’s so flavorful and simple to prepare that you won’t believe it does not contain cream. Vegan Asparagus Soup is a wonderful way to celebrate the arrival of warm weather and longer days because of its delicate flavor and green hue. The amount of antioxidants, Vitamin K, and fiber are abundant in this soup. Let’s prepare the soup with basic cooking instructions (listed below).

STATS

• Course: Appetizer, Soup, Main dish, Lunch, Side dish, Dinner
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Dairy-free, Vegan, Gluten-free, Vegetarian
• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: Thirty minutes

EQUIPMENT

• Nonstick pot
• A sharp knife
• Cooking spoon
• Immersion blender
• Serving soup bowls

INGREDIENTS

• Vegan butter 2 tbsps
• 1/2 large-sized yellow or white onion, chopped
• Yukon gold potato 1
• Asparagus 1 Ib.
• Chopped garlic clove 1
• Dried thyme half a teaspoon
• Low-sodium vegetable broth 6 cups
• Silken tofu 8 oz.
• Nutritional yeast 2 tsp
• One tbsp of lemon juice
• Salt, add to taste
• Fresh lemon zest 1 tsp
• Crushed black pepper, add according to flavor

Serving Ideas (Optional)

• Good-quality olive oil
• Lemon zest
• Croutons
• Flaky sea salt

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Add the vegan butter to a big-sized pot to melt.
2. Heat the butter for fifty to seventy seconds at a moderate stovetop fire.
3. After that, add chopped onions to the warmed butter.
4. Simmer it for three to four minutes or until the onion color is slightly brown.
5. Next, add one-inch cube-sized potatoes to the caramelized onions.
6. Simmer it for four to five minutes.
7. Meanwhile, cut the asparagus into one-inch size pieces with a knife.
8. Then, add asparagus to the pot. Simmer it again for three minutes.
9. During cooking, constantly mix all ingredients with a cooking spoon.
10. Now, add dried thyme and chopped garlic to the mixture.
11. Cook it for sixty to one hundred twenty seconds.
12. Next, add vegetable broth to the pot.
13. Now, simmer it on a high stovetop flame until one boil comes.
14. After boiling, lessen the flame from high to moderate.
15. Cook the soup for eleven to thirteen minutes or until all items are completely cooked.
16. At the same time, slice the silken tofu into one-inch cube sizes.
17. Now, add tofu, lemon zest, nutritional yeast, and lemon juice to the boiled soup.
18. Simmer it for two to three minutes.
19. After simmering, switch off the heat and set aside the pot.
20. Process the hot soup with a normal blender or immersion blender.
21. After blending, add black pepper and salt to the soup.
22. Again mix all soup items with a spoon.
23. Check the soup and incorporate more spices or seasonings (if needed).
24. The tasty asparagus soup is ready to serve,
25. Pour the soup into serving soup bowls.
26. Serve it with croutons or garlic bread and enjoy.

VARIATIONS OF THE SOUP

• You can create this without cream soup with different kinds of items.
• We can incorporate vegan-friendly grated cheese into the yummy soup for an ideal cheesy taste.
• Citrus items like lemon also help to elevate the soup’s taste.
• Include many spices and flavors while preparing this soup such as parsley, dill, chili flakes, etc.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

• Serve the asparagus soup with high-quality olive oil.
• Pair the tasty soup with a side salad, crusty bread, or vegan sandwich.
• Enjoy it with a flavorful vegan quiche, jackfruit cake, or seitan steaks.
• Vegan mushroom risotto or vegan Thai green curry also works well with this soup.
• Accompany this soup with a tasty vegan mac and cheese dish.
• Serve it with spinach calzone and mushroom tart.

TIPS

• Use fresh asparagus to get a delicate flavor and texture.
• Roast the sliced asparagus before adding it to the soup.
• Utilize a variety of aromatics such as onions or shallots.
• Choose good-quality and low-sodium vegetable broth.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Fridge:

• You can store the remaining extra asparagus soup in a closed box and refrigerate it for five to six days.

Freezer:

• It is a freezer-friendly soup recipe. Pack the soup in the covered plastic vessels and freeze it for three months.

Reheating:

• Simmer the chilled soup on moderate heat by microwaving it for three to four minutes. Alternatively, you can rewarm this soup in a skillet on the burner over medium-low heat and stir it constantly until it’s heated well.

FAQs

Which flavor addition works well?

• You can elevate the soup flavor with different sorts of items such as leeks, garlic, herbs, ginger, chives, and various spices.

Can I prepare the soup using frozen or fresh asparagus?

• You can prepare this delightful soup with frozen or fresh asparagus. But fresh asparagus is recommended due to its optimal taste and appearance.

Which vegetables can I include in the soup?

• Common vegetables such as potatoes, bell pepper, spinach, zucchini, or peas can be included to prepare this soup.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING:

Serving amount per person 1 serving bowl
Total servings 6
Calories 166 kcal
Total Fat 6 g
Carbohydrates 22 g
Protein 9 g
Dietary Fiber 7 g
Sugar 5 g
Sodium 253 mg
Cholesterol 1 mg