Potato Asparagus Soup
This creamy potato asparagus soup is simple, cozy, and full of fresh asparagus for a comforting 35-minute meal on chilly spring evenings!
Servings: 4 - 6
Calories: 190kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 2 cups diced russet or Yukon gold potatoes
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 cups water
- 2 vegetable bouillon cubes
- ~2 cups asparagus trimmed and chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup basil (lemon basil works well), plus more for garnish
- 2–3 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for about 5 minutes, until softened.
- Add the diced potatoes, garlic powder, black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Stir well to combine.
- Pour in the water and add the vegetable bouillon cubes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft.
- Trim about 1 inch off the bottom of the asparagus stalks and discard. Chop the remaining asparagus into 1-inch pieces and add them to the pot. Stir and simmer for an additional 10 minutes, until tender.
- Turn off the heat. Carefully transfer 3 cups of the soup, along with the basil, to a high-powered blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the blended mixture back into the pot and stir to combine. Let the soup rest for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Add the lemon juice, then taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped basil.
Notes
- Use fresh asparagus: Peak season asparagus provides the boldest color and flavor.
- Use starchy potatoes: They blend smoothly for a naturally creamy soup.
- Optionally reserve asparagus tips: To steam/sauté/roast and use to garnish.
Nutrition
Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 360mg | Potassium: 712mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 828IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 3mg