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Ready to ditch the canned “cream of…” soups and see how much better a homemade version is? Then you have to try this easy cream of asparagus soup recipe. It’s smooth, it’s flavorful, and it needs just a handful of ingredients you probably have around. It’s the same method I use for other creamy soups, like roasted cauliflower soup, creamy celery root soup, velvety pea soup, and cream of mushroom soup. Not to mention, this healthy and creamy asparagus soup just screams spring! And I’m so ready for it.
Now is the time for all things asparagus. If you’re new to this spring veggie or are just a fan of simplicity, start with sauteed asparagus or roasted asparagus. And when you want to mix it up, make cheesy asparagus casserole, bacon wrapped asparagus, and of course, this creamy asparagus soup recipe.
Grab your bunches of asparagus and get ready to make the easiest, best asparagus soup ever!
Ingredients For Asparagus Soup
This simple cream of asparagus soup recipe is made with just five basic ingredients:
- Butter – I like to use grass-fed, but any kind will do. Choose unsalted so that you can adjust salt to taste separately.
- Minced garlic – You can get fresh garlic and mince it yourself, or buy the kind in a jar for convenience.
- Asparagus – Look for thinner asparagus stalks, with minimal woody ends.
- Chicken broth – Or any broth you like! Vegetable broth or beef broth would both work well.
- Heavy cream – This makes your asparagus soup creamy! If you need to reduce dairy, swap this with coconut cream instead.
…Plus salt and pepper.
There are also a couple of optional garnishes, which I highly recommend including: sour cream and fresh dill!
How To Make Cream of Asparagus Soup
Let me show you how to make asparagus soup from scratch, it’s easier than you think!
- Saute garlic. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant.
- Saute asparagus. Add asparagus and saute until it turns bright green.
- Simmer. Add chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer until asparagus is very soft.
- Blend. Pour soup into a high-powdered blender and blend until smooth.
- Add cream. Transfer soup back to the pot, stir in heavy cream, and heat until hot.
Creamy Asparagus Soup Recipe FAQs
Why is my asparagus soup stringy?
If your asparagus soup is stringy, it’s usually due to one of these mistakes:
- Choosing asparagus spears that are too thick. For best results, look for thin stalks.
- Not trimming asparagus properly. It’s important to remove the thick, woody ends of the asparagus and not use these in your soup. The best way to tell where to remove the ends is to bend the asparagus near the woody end, and it will naturally snap in the right place. Alternatively, simply line up the spears and use a knife to cut where the green turns white.
How to thicken asparagus soup?
Unlike store bought versions, homemade cream of asparagus soup is thickened by the asparagus itself! We don’t need any other thickeners. When you puree the soup, it will thicken.
If you want an even thicker soup, you can try blending in a little bit of cooked cauliflower. The asparagus will cover up the flavor. I don’t generally use a roux in my recipes, but you can do that as well if that works for you.
What herbs go with asparagus soup?
This basic asparagus soup recipe just needs some fresh dill for garnish. You can also try fresh chives instead.
Can you use asparagus stalks in soup?
You can certainly use the majority of the stalk to make cream of asparagus soup, but like most asparagus recipes, you’ll want to snap off and discard the woody ends.
However, if you want a way to use them, you can simmer them in water for about an hour, then strain the pulp through a mesh sieve. The liquid that passes through will essentially be an asparagus broth, which you can use in any soup recipe that calls for broth — including this creamy asparagus soup!
How to make asparagus soup without cream?
The heavy cream is what makes this creamy asparagus soup recipe, so you can’t simply skip it. But, if you want to, you can replace it with full-fat coconut milk or coconut cream instead.
I don’t recommend using low-fat milks, like almond milk or hemp milk, because they won’t be rich enough for a cream of asparagus soup.
Is asparagus soup good for you?
Yes, this is a naturally healthy asparagus soup recipe. With just a few ingredients, no starches, and no artificial additives, it definitely beats the store bought canned soups.
How many carbs in cream of asparagus soup?
Many store bought cream of asparagus soups contain starches, preservatives, and thickeners that raise the carb count. This version doesn’t have any of these, is naturally thickened by the asparagus itself, and has just 4.3 grams net carbs per cup. Yep, it’s a keto asparagus soup!
Storage Instructions
Can you make it ahead?
Yes, you can make this healthy cream of asparagus soup ahead. Make the soup and blend and store in the refrigerator.
When you’re ready to eat, reheat soup and stir in heavy cream.
Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
Can I freeze cream of asparagus soup?
Yes, you can freeze cream of asparagus soup for 2-3 months.
Cream of soups do sometimes separate after thawing, but the chances of this are lower with recipes like this one that use full-fat dairy (i.e. heavy cream as opposed to skim milk). And if the soup does separate when you thaw it, you can blend it after reheating to make it come together again.
To serve, thaw overnight and gently reheat on the stovetop.
If you want to be on the safe side and are preparing the soup specifically for freezing, don’t add the cream at all before you freeze it. You can add cream after thawing and reheating instead.
How to reheat creamy asparagus soup:
Reheat soup in the microwave or in a sauce pan. If the soup separates, blend until smooth.
What To Serve With Asparagus Soup
Cream of asparagus soup makes a great appetizer before a spring meal, or a lunch pairing. Try these combos:
- Toppings – In my opinion, sour cream and fresh dill (or alternatively, fresh chives) are a must. If you like something more hearty, crumbled bacon makes one of the best toppings for asparagus soup!
- Bread – Top the soup with your favorite croutons, or serve with a side of toast or a roll. (And since this is keto asparagus soup, I prefer toasted keto yeast bread or dinner rolls!)
- Salad – Pair your healthy asparagus soup with an equally healthy salad for lunch. Try creamy cucumber salad, Greek salad, or for a heartier option, cobb salad.
- Eggs – Try adding a poached or coddled egg to each bowl for a more complete meal.
Tools To Make Healthy Asparagus Soup
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- Dutch Oven – One of my favorites for going straight from stovetop to table, at a great price.
- Blender – You’ll use this blender for everything from smoothies to soups.
- Soup Mugs – Serve this cream of asparagus soup recipe in these soup mugs!
Easy Cream Of Asparagus Soup Recipe
Cream Of Asparagus Soup Recipe (5 Ingredients!)
A super EASY cream of asparagus soup recipe, with just 5 simple ingredients! This healthy creamy asparagus soup is quick to make and perfect for spring.
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Instructions
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In a Dutch oven over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the garlic and saute for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
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Add the asparagus and saute for about 5 minutes, until it turns bright green.
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Add the chicken broth, salt, and pepper, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes, until asparagus is very soft.
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Pour soup into a high-powered blender and blend until smooth.
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Transfer soup back to the pot. Add heavy cream and stir until heated through.
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Serving size: 1 cup
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37 Comments
Dee VL
0This is delicious! I added 1/2 shredded onion while the asparagus cooked and at the end 1/2 shredded parm cheese. One note of WARNING…..do not use a blender! I did and the hot soup was everywhere!!! Even burning my wrist! Use an emulsion blender instead! Good soup tho!
Bill
0Absolutely delicious. During Asparagus season, we have so much, I’m always looking for ways to use it and more importantly ways to preserve it. This soup freezes and reconstitutes very well. I made and froze 8, 2 cup portions while my wife was out of town the middle of June. She loved it. It’s gone. Thank you for posting this!
Danielle Lewis
0I don’t usually leave reviews but this is one of the best soups I’ve ever had in my life!!!!
AJ
0Easy Peazy, however I added onions.
Karen
0Outstanding recipe. I used unsweetened coconut milk. This was so delicious. I love how green it is. Will definitely make it again.
JoAnne
0I had seen this recipe a few times, and for some reason was just not sure I would like asparagus soup – although I do like asparagus. Well, I had an abundance of asparagus that was going to go bad if I didn’t use it soon, so decided to give this a try — WHY DID I EVER WAIT! This is SO good! And so simple! I love sour cream, so I decided to just add sour cream to the soup itself at the end of cooking, not just when it was served. YUM! The second time I made it (only about 3 days later cuz it’s that good), I cooked a couple slices of bacon and added that (chopped up) and the bacon grease right at the beginning – I blended it right into the soup – also amazing!
Kathy
0I was amazed and very pleasantly surprised at how quick and easy this recipe is! I pretty much followed everything to the letter, but I did use 4 TBSP of unsalted butter instead of just 3, and I added a third (small) clove of fresh garlic (I love garlic!), and I added some small diced ham at the end and about 1/3 Cup of shredded fresh Asiago cheese. I went to taste it after I ladled some into my bowl, and NO JOKE, I ended up gulping it down straight out of my bowl….no time to get (or use) a spoon. It was THAT good, lol!!!
AmyJo
0Delicious! I froze some and it thawed and reheated beautifully! Thanks!
Rebecca Nilan
0So easy and so delicious!
Kristy
0Can you freeze the soup?
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Kristy, Yes, you can freeze cream of asparagus soup.
Christine
0I really enjoyed this soup, very easy and quick too.
Ramona
0Tried & loved this recipe. Husband said to please make this again. When he heated it up at work, fellow employees said, Yum. What’s that cooking? He said with pride, “My wife made this wonderful soup.” Good husband that he is, gave me all the credit. But the credit needs to go to you! Thanks.
Ginger S.
0Our local store has asparagus on sale for $.87 per lb last week so I bought 3 big bunches and was looking for recipes to use it up and came across this one. I decided to make it today. I did make 2 adjustments and it came out amazing. I sauted 1/2 of an onion and I added in about 1/2 tsp of Cajun seasoning for a little added kick. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty asparagus soup.
K
0Wonderful comfort food! This soup is perfect for a winter day. I did use beef broth because that’s what I had available. Quick & easy to prepare. I will be keeping this recipe to use again.
Crisci
0This is absolutely delicious! What took the longest was chopping the asparagus. I love a delicious recipe that is easy to make and nutritious to boot. Thank you for sharing it.
Laura
0East to make and delicious!
FOODHEAL
0I love the simplicity of this asparagus soup. I haven’t tried asparagus that much because they are very pricy over here. But, this soup made me give it a try. Thank you so much.
Mama Maggie's Kitchen
0This Cream of Asparagus soup looks incredibly good. Sooo yummy! My husband and son will love a bowl of this.
Beth
0Cream of asparagus soup is one of my all-time favorites and this looks so good I want to make some right now! I can’t wait to try this 5-ingredient version.
Jenny
0Perfect soup for this time of year, so much amazing asparagus available. Thanks so much for the great recipe; I am making it today for lunch.
kushigalu
0This soup looks so Creamy and delicious. Would be perfect anytime of the year. Thanks for sharing
georgie
0This is delicious I’m still always amazed at how you can make some of my favourite dishes keto! saving for later
Donna
0Love this recipe, so simple and delicious! The flavour of the asparagus really shines through.
Leslie
0I love that you suggested eggs with this cream of asparagus soup! What a great idea! Although, I’m going to be checking out those keto dinner rolls too! YUM!
veenaazmanov
0Perfect Bowl of goodness for Dinner. This is so creamy and looks delicious. Asparagus sounds healthy too.
Kristyn
0I love everything about this soup!! It’s so smooth & creamy & the flavor is absolute delicious!!
Heather Perine
0So vibrant and delicious 🙂
Lois Widmer
0Sounds really good. How many servings are there?
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Lois, There are 6 servings in this recipe.
Natalie
0Mmm..creamy & so delicious!! I have some asparagus in the fridge, so I know what I’ll be making this week!
Amy L Huntley
0We love asparagus and soup, so I knew I was going to love this recipe. It was all that I thought it would be. So creamy and full of flavor!
Jill
0Love your presentation of this soup. Your photos enticed me to make it – absolutely delicious!
Jen
0Wow! Definitely kicked the can and made this instead. Thanks for the tips to getting this soup right. It turned out perfectly and was absolutely delicious!
Jacqueline Meldrum
0So good. I am so glad asparagus season is here!
Beth
0This recipe is so delicious and very tasty! My hubby and I really enjoyed this soup! I’ll be making this again for sure!
Jenn
0This soup is just so pretty! Another winner! Love the hint of garlic in it, too!