Spicy Potato and Asparagus Soup

Carrots, celery, potato, asparagus, and jalapeno pepper come together in this creamy and spicy soup.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 239 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons salt
• ground black pepper to taste
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• ½ onion, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 6 potatoes, cubed
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 tablespoons beef bouillon
• 1 large jalapeno, chopped
• 1 bunch asparagus, bottom halves removed and spears cut into inch-long pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add celery, carrot, onion, jalapeno pepper, and garlic. Cook and stir until onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Add potatoes and enough water to cover. Add bouillon and bring to a boil, about 5 minutes. Cook until potatoes and carrots are soft, about 40 minutes.

Step 2

Remove soup from heat and use a hand blender to puree until creamy. Add asparagus and bring soup to a boil. Cook until asparagus is tender but not soft, about 5 minutes more. Add salt and pepper.