Creamy Fresh Asparagus Soup

Total Time:Prep: 20 min. Cook: 20 min.

Recipe by Stacy Mullens, Gresham, Oregon

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

Tangy lemon and sweet tarragon give this creamy asparagus soup a springtime flavor you’ll savor and share. —Stacy Mullens, Gresham, Oregon

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Creamy Fresh Asparagus Soup

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Yield:6 servings
Prep:20 min
Cook:20 min
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed, peeled and coarsely chopped
  • 1 large sweet onion, coarsely chopped (about 2 cups)
  • 1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
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Directions

  1. 1
    In a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add asparagus and onion; cook and stir 10-12 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender.
  2. 2
    Add broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 6-8 minutes or until asparagus is tender. Remove soup from heat; cool slightly. Stir in lemon juice, tarragon, salt and pepper.
  3. 3
    Process in batches in a blender until smooth. Serve with yogurt and lemon zest.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup with 2 teaspoons yogurt: 91 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 720mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
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