Skinny Asparagus Soup
This Skinny Asparagus Soup makes for a great low-calorie meal on a chilly day!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 154kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds asparagus ends trimmed
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup croutons or toasted bread cubes
Instructions
- Cut top 1-1½” off tips of the asparagus; set tips aside for later. Cut remaining asparagus into ½” pieces.
- Using a large stock pot, add olive oil. Place over medium-low heat. Once hot, add onions and garlic. Sauté for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until onions begin to turn translucent.
- Add asparagus pieces and continue cooking for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add chicken stock, salt and pepper; bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 18-20 minutes, or until asparagus is very tender.
- Meanwhile, place the asparagus tips in a pan with 1” of water. Cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until tender. Once cooked, set tips aside.
- Using an immersion blender, puree soup until smooth. Stir in sour cream and asparagus tips.
- Spoon soup into bowls. Before serving, garnish with croutons.
Nutrition
Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 513mg | Potassium: 573mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1264IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 4mg
