Creamy Asparagus Soup Recipe


Asparagus Soup is easy to make and the perfect yummy addition to your dinner menu. Make it cream of asparagus soup or regular!
 Course Soup
 Cuisine American
 Prep Time 10 minutes
 Cook Time 30 minutes
 Total Time 40 minutes
 Servings 6
 Calories 340 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds asparagus chopped, woody ends discarded
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup small diced sweet yellow onion about 1/2 a small onion
  • 1 heaping tablespoon bacon fat* here's an easy way to keep bacon fat on hand!
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 7 cups chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream OPTIONAL
  • garnish: crispy bacon bits

Instructions

  1. Saute onion, garlic, and seasoned salt in bacon fat for about ten minutes, until onions are soft and translucent.
  2. Pour in chicken stock and bring to a light boil. Add asparagus.
  3. Simmer covered for 20 - 30 minutes, until asparagus is soft.