Creamy Asparagus Potato Soup
This creamy asparagus potato soup makes a comforting meal on a rainy spring day or a delicious appetizer. Packed with fresh flavors, it offers a delicious combination of in-season asparagus, new potatoes, and fresh cream.
Just like my broccoli cheese soup, this potato and asparagus soup can be served as a comforting main course or a delicate starter. It’s a comforting creamy soup that’s packed with fresh spring flavors. Perfect for asparagus lovers!
Plus, you can make it in just 30 minutes with a few staple ingredients as a last-minute lunch or dinner.
For more easy Spring recipes, check out my lemon chicken tray bake, shrimp quiche, and cottage cheese egg bake.
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Creamy Asparagus Potato Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 1 yellow onion medium-sized, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 pound asparagus 1-inch pieces
- 1 pound Yukon potatoes peeled and diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Optional toppings
- 1/4 cup pine nuts toasted
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic clove in olive oil over medium heat until translucent.1 tbsp olive oil, 1 yellow onion, 1 garlic clove
- Trim the tough ends off the stalks and cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces. Add asparagus pieces and diced potatoes, cooking for a few minutes. Remove some asparagus spears to use later as a garnish.1 pound asparagus, 1 pound Yukon potatoes
- Pour in chicken broth and bring everything to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer everything for 10-15 minutes until the vegetables are tender.4 cups chicken broth
- Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until the soup has a smooth texture. Stir in heavy cream and season the soup with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.1/2 cup heavy cream, 1 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- Serve in small bowls or soup plates and garnish the creamy soup with toasted pine nuts, freshly ground pepper, and a dollop of sour cream. Add finely chopped parsley and fresh lemon zest for some extra color and flavor.1/4 cup pine nuts, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 tbsp fresh parsley, 1 tsp lemon zest
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Ingredients and substitutions
See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.
- Asparagus – Green asparagus, tough ends trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces.
- Potatoes – Yukon gold potatoes work well but you can use red potatoes or any waxy potato variety instead if needed.
- Onion – You’ll need 1 medium-sized yellow onion.
- Stock – This recipe uses chicken broth but you can opt for vegetable broth to make a vegetarian soup.
- Cream – Heavy cream creates the creamy texture of this soup. You can use full-fat milk for a lighter option.
- Olive oil – Extra virgin olive oil helps sweat the onion and garlic.
- Pine nuts (optional) – Toasted pine nuts for garnish are optional but add a delicious texture and flavor. You can use shaved almonds as well for an extra crunch.
- Parsley (optional) – Garnish the soup with some freshly chopped parsley.
- Sour cream (optional) – Regular or light sour cream is great for serving. Crème fraîche works well too.
Watch me make this asparagus potato soup
- In a large pot, sauté the chopped onion in olive oil over medium heat until translucent.
- Add asparagus pieces and diced potatoes, cooking for a few minutes. Remove some asparagus tips to use later as a garnish.
- Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender.
- Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth. Stir in heavy cream and season to taste.
- Garnish with toasted pine nuts and serve with a dollop of sour cream.
Serving ideas
Serve the spring soup with no-yeast dinner rolls or homemade Turkish bread. You can top it with finely chopped herbs like fresh dill or parsley for an extra burst of flavor and color.
Fresh lemon zest, grated parmesan, or crispy bacon bites are some other tasty topping ideas.
