I had a large bunch of asparagus left over and decided to make some soup. Wow, did this turn out great. I was tired with always putting cream in and had some beautiful parmigiano reggiano hanging around. I thought that would add so much more flavour than cream but yet still give it that rich and creamy feel. It sure did!!! I love soup and so does my family. Homemade of course always being the best!!
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 sweet onion, diced
1 lg. bunch of asparagus, chopped
900 ml. chicken stock or vegetable stock
1/8 cup basil, chopped
Kosher salt and pepper
1/2 cup parmigiano reggiano, finely grated
Grapeseed oil for garnish
Chives for garnish
Heat the oil in a medium sized pot and saute the sweet onion until translucent. Add the asparagus and basil and saute 2 min. Add the chicken stock and simmer until the asparagus is very tender about 15-20 min. Add the parmesan and blend with a hand held blender or an upright blender. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve drizzled with the grapeseed oil and chives.
Homemade soups truly are the best! Not adding cream was a nice twist…i am sure the parmigiano would have made it taste even better!
This looks so light and flavorful, I love that there is no cream. Great recipe!
Looks just awesome.
Thanks all, it was a great soup. I will be making it again!!
Without any heavy cream, this soup looks delicious, love the flavor of Parmesan cheese gives .
Wow, it sure looks creamy! I have never maede asparagus soup before but this makes me want to try it.
thx, Ceecee
You can’t even tell there’s not any cream in here! This looks so beautiful. Great idea for leftover asparagus! Saving this recipe!
This looks great. I’ll have to try a no-meat, no dairy version soon
you had me at asparagus and parm…. this looks delicious! what a perfect summer soup.
Thanks so much everyone, it sure did turn out great!!!
Came across this on Healthy Aperture – looks incredible!! I love that you omitted the cream. Would love for you to link this up at my Sunlight Sunday featuring asparagus if you get the chance!
(And any other recipes you’d like!)
http://www.thegardengrazer.com/2012/06/sunlight-on-asparagus.html
Thanks for the invite, I added my soup!!