Keto Cream of Asparagus Soup
This cream of asparagus soup recipe is the perfect soup for when you are craving something flavorful and creamy. It is rich without being overly heavy and has the perfect balance of flavors.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Asparagus spears (woody ends removed and chopped into 1 inch pieces)
- 2 tablespoon Butter unsalted
- ½ Onion chopped
- 3 teaspoon Minced garlic
- 3 cups Chicken broth
- 1 cup Heavy whipping cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh chopped chives for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat on the stove.
- Add the onions to the pot, and saute until softened.
- Stir in the asparagus pieces and saute until the asparagus has become a bit tender.
- Mix in the garlic and salt and pepper to taste. Saute another 30 seconds.
- Pour the chicken broth into the pot and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Add the soup mixture to a blender or food processor and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Blend the soup until it is smooth.
- Return the soup mixture to the pot and stir in the heavy whipping cream as well as more salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer another 5 minutes and serve topped with chopped chives.