How to Make Spicy Cream of Asparagus Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Asparagus is a versatile and elegant vegetable that can be used to create a variety of delicious dishes. From salads to stir-fries, asparagus can be incorporated into any meal to add a touch of elegance and flavor. One of the most popular ways to enjoy asparagus is in a creamy and flavorful soup. This Spicy Cream of Asparagus Soup recipe combines the rich and creamy texture of a traditional cream of asparagus soup with a spicy kick that will leave your taste buds tingling.

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Cook and stir onion in butter until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour chicken broth over onions and bring to a boil.
  • Stir in asparagus and potato; cover and cook until asparagus spears are tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Mix in jalapeno pepper.
  • 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.
  • Stir in heavy cream.
  • Season with salt, black pepper and hot sauce.
  • Nutrition

    148 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 26mg
    • Sodium: 510mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 20mg
    • Calcium: 44mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 483mg