This easy cream of asparagus soup is super smooth and full of fresh flavors — perfect for making the most of spring asparagus when it's in season!
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Calories
196 Calories
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
In the same saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Increase heat to medium; add remaining chicken broth, stirring constantly, until the mixture boils. Stir in pureed asparagus and milk.
Step 3
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.
Ingredients
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup sour cream
1 pinch ground black pepper
½ cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
