Homemade Cream of Asparagus Soup

You'll never choose canned cream of asparagus again after tasting this rich, creamy, homemade version made in just 45 minutes with fresh asparagus and Marsala wine.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 320 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• ½ cup croutons
• 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
• ½ cup Marsala wine
• 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
• 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 3 cups chicken bone broth
• ½ teaspoon ground Aleppo pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a stockpot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add asparagus and bone broth; cover and simmer until asparagus is tender, about 20 minutes.

Step 2

Remove from the heat and puree with an immersion blender until smooth.

Step 3

Stir in cream, Marsala wine, lemon zest, salt, Aleppo pepper, and black pepper until well blended. Return to low heat and simmer (do not boil) until flavors are mixed and soup is hot, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Ladle into bowls. Garnish with sour cream and croutons.