November 5, 2020
Asparagus Soup
This is a creamy soup that can be served hot or cold. It also freezes well. Add some eggs and prosciutto to make it a full meal or leave them off to serve this as an appetizer. You can easily make this vegetarian as well by using vegetable broth in place of the chicken broth.
Servings: 4
Calories: 324kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds asparagus chopped
- 1 leek chopped
- 2 cups chicken stock or vegetable broth if vegetarian
- 1/3 cup sour cream or coconut cream with a splash of lemon juice stirred in if dairy-free
- fresh herbs of choice optional
- pinch cayenne optional, omit if nightshade-free
- salt and pepper to taste
- 8 slices prosciutto omit if vegetarian
- 4 soft-boiled eggs
Instructions
- Add the olive oil to a rimmed baking sheet and add the asparagus and leeks. Toss to combine and coat vegetables with oil. Season with a bit of salt and pepper and roast in a 450ºF for 25-30 minutes until tender and beginning to brown.
- Turn the oven down to 400ºF and place prosciutto on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10 minutes, or until darkened in color and crisped.
- While the prosciutto is crisping, make the soft boiled eggs – place 1/2 inch water into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. When boiling, add eggs and cover, simmering for 6 1/2 minutes. Then transfer eggs to and ice water bath and let sit 5 minutes.
- While eggs chill, transfer roasted vegetables to a blender and add the bone broth. Puree until completely smooth then taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
- Plate into serving bowls and garnish with a swirl of cream and any chopped fresh herbs you desire. Then peel the eggs, slice in half and top the soup with them and finally, crumble some crisp prosciutto on top. Serve.
Notes
Throw in a large handful of parsley when you blend this together for a more vibrant green color in the finished soup.
Nutrition for soup alone: Calories: 195 cal, Carbs: 13g, Fiber: 5g, Fat: 15g, Protein: 6g
Nutrition Facts
Asparagus Soup
Amount per Serving
Calories
324
% Daily Value*
Fat
25
g
38
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
44
%
Cholesterol
184
mg
61
%
Sodium
623
mg
27
%
Potassium
712
mg
20
%
Carbohydrates
14
g
5
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
14
g
28
%
Vitamin A
2442
IU
49
%
Vitamin C
24
mg
29
%
Calcium
120
mg
12
%
Iron
6
mg
33
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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