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Creamy Fresh Asparagus Soup

Name: Creamy Fresh Asparagus Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed, peeled and coarsely chopped; 1 large sweet onion, coarsely chopped (about 2 cups); 1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 20 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Jun. 27, 2023

Tangy lemon and sweet tarragon give this creamy asparagus soup a springtime flavor you’ll savor and share. —Stacy Mullens, Gresham, Oregon

Creamy Fresh Asparagus Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 large sweet onion, coarsely chopped (about 2 cups)
1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Directions

In a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add asparagus and onion; cook and stir 10-12 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender.

Add broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 6-8 minutes or until asparagus is tender. Remove soup from heat; cool slightly. Stir in lemon juice, tarragon, salt and pepper.
Process in batches in a blender until smooth. Serve with yogurt and lemon zest.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup with 2 teaspoons yogurt: 91 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 720mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.