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Asparagus Soup With Lemon Creme Fraiche Recipe

Delight your taste buds with this vibrant and easy vegetarian asparagus soup, perfect for a spring day! This creamy soup features tender asparagus, subtly sweet shallots, and a bright lemon crème fraîche topping. Ready in under 40 minutes, it's the ideal recipe for a quick and delicious weeknight meal or a sophisticated springtime gathering.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 156.5 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Asparagus Soup With Lemon Creme Fraiche

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup finely chopped shallots
  • 1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup crème fraîche
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • salt, to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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How to Make Asparagus Soup With Lemon Creme Fraiche

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a heavy large saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 cup of finely chopped shallots and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add 1 pound of trimmed asparagus spears and 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh coriander.
  4. Stir for 1 minute.
  5. Pour in 4 cups of vegetable broth.
  6. Bring to a simmer and cook until the asparagus is tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
  7. Allow the soup to cool slightly.
  8. Carefully transfer the soup in batches to a blender and puree until smooth, or use an immersion blender directly in the pot.
  9. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  10. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup crème fraîche, 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice, and the zest of 1 lemon.
  11. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with a dollop of the lemon crème fraîche mixture.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

8g

Fat

36g

Carbs

3g

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60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Low Protein Side Dishes Soups Stews Vegetables Easy Beginner Cook Vegetarian Dietary Low Sodium Low Calorie Low Carb Inexpensive Low In Something Asparagus