Cream of Asparagus Soup

This asparagus soup is super easy to make with fresh asparagus, broth, sour cream, and a squeeze of lemon for a creamy, silky smooth spring soup.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 197 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth, divided
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 0.5 cup chopped onion

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine asparagus, 1/2 cup chicken broth, and onion in a large saucepan; cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, until asparagus is tender, about 12 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a blender; puree until smooth and set aside.

Step 2

Place sour cream in a small bowl and stir in a ladleful of hot soup until blended; pour into the soup and stir in lemon juice. Warm soup through to serving temperature, without boiling. Serve immediately.

Step 3

In the same saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.

Step 4

Increase heat to medium; add remaining chicken broth, stirring constantly, until the mixture boils. Stir in pureed asparagus and milk.