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Cream of Asparagus Soup (vegan)

Recipe #18803 | 30 min | 10 min prep | SERVES 4 -6 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: Carol Bullock

A creamy, yet low-fat soup. I have substituted all kinds of vegetables for the asparagus when making this - including broccoli, cauliflower and potato.

Posted on: Feb 3, 2002

Ingredients

  • bunch asparagus (frozen works fine)
  • large onion, sliced in large slices
  • 1-5 clove garlic
  • cups vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup unbleached flour
  • 2 1/2 cups soymilk
  • tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
  • teaspoons dried basil
  • salt and pepper
  • Directions

    1. 1
      Chop the asparagus (if using frozen, steam or microwave it a little first), reserving the tips.
    2. 2
      Put the asparagus, onion, garlic and broth in a large saucepan.
    3. 3
      Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium heat and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
    4. 4
      Put contents of saucepan into blender.
    5. 5
      Add the flour, soy milk, soy sauce and basil.
    6. 6
      Process until smooth.
    7. 7
      Return the soup to the saucepan and add the asparagus tips.
    8. 8
      Cook over medium heat until the soup thickens and is heated through.
    9. 9
      Season to taste with salt and fresh cracked pepper and serve.

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    From: Vegan Courtney

    On Apr 5, 2007

    This was great! I took Chef #238270's suggestion and added the flour to the cooking veggies before blending. I found that adding the veggies to the soymilk in the blender made for a relatively easy and clean job. This is going to become a regular in our home--I'd like to try it with sweet potatoes next! I'll also add a teaspoon or two of nutritional yeast for some tang. Thanks for sharing a great recipe.

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  • From: Bitter Sweet

    On Feb 17, 2007

    This recipe is a keeper. I used skim milk in place of soy milk to keep this recipe healthy. I had a few friends try it and they said they couldn't tell it was made with skim milk. I used 4 cloves of garlic and a sweet onion to keep the recipe from being "bland". Definitely add the flour before putting the soup in the blender - that was an excellent suggestion.

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  • From: Chef #238270

    On Feb 18, 2006

    I added the flour to the nearly-done veggies and cooked 1 more minute; this got rid of the raw flour taste. Otherwise this is an excellent recipe.

    3 people found this review helpful

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  • From: Chef #405329

    On Dec 11, 2006

    This was so good!! But adding the flour to the broth while the asparagus was cooking made it even better. I made it again and tripled the recipe. Yum!

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (451g)

    Recipe makes 4 servings

    Calories 198
    Calories from Fat 38 (19%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 4.3g 6%
    Saturated Fat 0.7g 3%
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.9g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1.8g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 1mg 0%
    Sodium 1010mg 42%
    Potassium 651mg 18%
    Total Carbohydrate 29.8g 9%
    Dietary Fiber 5.6g 22%
    Sugars 5.7g
    Protein 13.4g 26%
    Vitamin A 3222mcg 64%
    Vitamin B6 0.4mg 18%
    Vitamin B12 1.9mcg 31%
    Vitamin C 13mg 22%
    Vitamin E 0mcg 2%
    Calcium 114mg 11%
    Iron 4mg 22%

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