Spicy Cream of Asparagus Soup

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A very simple asparagus soup that adds a little kick to the standard recipe.

Submitted by Scott M
Updated on January 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 24 fluid ounces chicken broth

  • 1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and halved crosswise

  • 1 large Idaho potato, peeled and diced

  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced

  • ⅓ cup heavy cream

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®), or to taste

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.

  2. Cook and stir onion in butter until translucent, about 5 minutes.

  3. Pour chicken broth over onions and bring to a boil.

  4. Stir in asparagus and potato; cover and cook until asparagus spears are tender, about 8 minutes.

  5. Mix in jalapeno pepper.

  6. Pour the soup into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the soup moving before leaving it on to puree. Puree in batches until smooth and pour into a clean pot.

  7. Stir in heavy cream.

  8. Season with salt, black pepper and hot sauce.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

148 Calories
7g Fat
18g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 148
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 22%
Cholesterol 26mg 9%
Sodium 510mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 18g 7%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 20mg 23%
Calcium 44mg 3%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 483mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.