Why I love this creamy asparagus soup
You guys. I can’t even tell you much I love this soup. I’m obsessed. Asparagus is already one of my favorite vegetables, but everything about this soup makes me happy. It amazing how something so healthy can be so creamy and delicious. I shouldn’t be surprised though, a little bit of full-fat coconut milk goes a long way.
Plus, it’s super easy. You only need 5 basic ingredients to make this soup, and it’s vegan and whole 30 friendly, which makes it perfect for the middle of January. Even if asparagus isn’t really in season yet.
If you like this recipe, you have to try this asparagus bacon quiche, and these quick pickled asparagus and this roasted veggie pasta salad.
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Ingredients:
Making changes to a recipe can result in recipe failure. Any substitutions listed below are simple changes that I believe will work in this recipe, but results are not guaranteed.
- Coconut milk -Make sure you go with unsweetened coconut milk to keep the flavors balanced, a sweetened coconut milk can will add unwanted sweetness that will overpower your soup.
- Chicken broth – You can use vegetable broth or chicken broth, both options will work with the asparagus nicely. If you prefer a lighter soup, stick with vegetable broth to keep it vegan and diet-friendly.
The following is a detailed overview of the recipe steps with added tips and tricks for recipe success. For a simplified and printable version, including ingredient amounts and more formal instructions, see the recipe card below.
How do you make vegan asparagus soup?
We’re starting out with 2 – 3 pounds of asparagus. That measurement is what you’re buying at the store, before you trim the ends and reserve some of the extra tips for garnish. After all that trimming you’ll want to have at least a pound and a half. I only reserve a handful of asparagus tips for garnish because I ended up having to trim more of the asparagus than I would have liked.
Prepare your garnish. To blanch the asparagus tips, prepare a bowl of ice water and boil some water in a small saucepan. Cook the asparagus the boiling water for about 3 – 4 minutes, then strain and toss them into the ice water. This will stop them from cooking further and keep them nice and green.
Sauté the vegetables. Heat a large Dutch oven or stockpot to medium-high. Add olive oil and sauté the onions with a pinch of salt until they are translucent. Add the garlic and chopped asparagus, and cook until they start to get soft – about 5 more minutes.
Simmer in liquid. Add your broth and bring the pot to a boil. Cover it and reduce the heat to medium-low. Let the soup simmer for about 10 – 15 minutes. The asparagus should be really tender when you’re done simmering.
Blend your soup. Remove the pot from the heat, and blend your soup until smooth. I used an immersion blender, but you can also use a high speed blender. Just be sure to leave the lid popped a little bit or you’ll end up with a hot soup explosion.
After the soup is fully blended and smooth, stir in the coconut milk. Make sure you use full-fat canned coconut milk if you want to get a nice creamy finish on your soup. If you can’t have coconut milk, you could also substitute cashew cream or unsweetened dairy free creamer.
Can you freeze asparagus soup? You can store this asparagus soup in an airtight container in the fridge for about 4 – 5 days. If you don’t think you can finish it before then, I would recommend freezing it. Store it in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Just be sure not to overfill the container because the soup will expand as it freezes. I recommend leaving about 1/2 – 1 inch of empty space in the container.
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Creamy Asparagus Soup
Ingredients
- 2 – 3 pounds asparagus
- 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
Instructions
- Heat a Dutch oven or large stockpot to medium-high.
- Add olive oil and onions with a pinch of salt. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and asparagus. Sauté until asparagus are slightly softened, about 5 more minutes.
- Add broth and bring to a boil.
- Cover pot and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for about 10 minutes, or until asparagus are fully softened.
- Remove from heat and blend soup until completely smooth.
- Stir in coconut milk before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Very good soup. I was looking for a dairy-free soup and followed the recipe exactly. I will be saving this recipe. Thank you!
What can I use instead of coconut milk? Can’t wait to make this soup, it looks delicious!!
You could use cashew cream, or almond cooking milk, but you maybe need to use a thickener like flour or cornstarch.
Amazing. I added a touch of cayenne just to spice it up a bit!
Very easy to make. I added 2 tblsp. butter as well as the oil to the pan for sautéing. And, another garlic clove because I love garlic. Definitely a recipe I’m keeping! Yummy!
I like it 🙂 Might even taste good cold tomorrow. Will definitely make it again.
Delicious! I cooked a chopped golden potato with the asparagus and it thickened nicely adding extra flavor. Also added almond coconut milk! And made croutons with olive oil and pepper!
Can I freeze this soup?
Yes. You can definitely freeze this!
Very simply recipe to follow. The flavor is OMG delicious. We have made this recipe 3 x. The last time we froze enough for another meal. We do not add the cream or milk until servingʻ.