Description
A creamy and flavorful Vegan Asparagus Soup made with tender asparagus, potatoes, cannellini beans, and aromatics. This easy-to-make soup is blended partially for a delightful texture and enhanced with fresh lemon juice for brightness. Perfect as a wholesome lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil (vegetable, canola, etc.) or ¼ cup water or broth
- 1 small onion, diced
- 6 small garlic cloves, minced
- 1 inch ginger, minced (optional)
- 8 cups water
- 3 vegetable bouillon cubes
- 3 to 4 pounds russet potatoes, chopped
- 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans
- 1 bunch asparagus
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of ½ to 1 lemon, to taste
Instructions
- Heat Aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, heat the oil or water/broth. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and minced ginger if using. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the onion becomes tender and translucent.
- Add Liquids and Vegetables: Pour in 8 cups of water and add the 3 vegetable bouillon cubes, chopped russet potatoes, drained cannellini beans, and asparagus. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Cook Potatoes: Continue boiling the soup until the potatoes are fully cooked through, approximately 20 minutes.
- Blend Soup: Remove the pot from heat. Use an immersion blender to purée half of the soup directly in the pot, or transfer half in batches to a regular blender and purée. Return the blended portion to the pot and stir to combine with the remaining unblended soup.
- Season and Serve: Add salt, pepper, and fresh lemon juice to taste. Stir well and serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh asparagus: Choose vibrant green asparagus with firm stalks and tightly closed tips for the best flavor.
- Adjust texture: Blend more or less soup depending on whether you prefer it chunky, creamy, or silky smooth.
- For greater flavor depth: Roast or sauté the asparagus until golden before adding to the soup for a caramelized taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
