Cream of Asparagus Soup
This cream of asparagus soup is dairy-free and gluten-free. It is delicious and simple to make. A creamy soup that is vegan is not so common and that makes this soup extra special.If you enjoy soup and asparagus then this is a very good recipe for you to try. I love it. The soup is filled with nutritious superfoods too so you will get lots of health benefits while enjoying it.Asparagus with its high fiber content, and low glycemic index is considered a smart carb. It is on the Environmental Working Group’s Clean 15 list of fruits and vegetables with the lowest occurrence of pesticides as it naturally grows so quickly the need for pesticides is reduced.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch asparagus 2 cups chopped
- 1 onion large
- 1-2 celery stalks
- 1-2 cloves garlic optional
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups almond milk I like to make my own
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 avocado ripe and mashed
- Himalayan salt to taste
- Fresh ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the asparagus reserving the tips for later.
- Slice the onion into large slices.
- Chop the celery and the garlic.
- Put the asparagus, onion, garlic, celery, and water in to a large saucepan.
- Bring the water to a boil, then reduce to medium heat and cook another 15 min or until the vegetables are tender.
- Put the contents of the saucepan into a blender.
- Cut the avocado in half lengthwise around the pit and twist open, remove the pit and scoop out the avocado flesh and mash it in a small bowl.
- Add the almond milk, mashed avocado, and lemon juice to the blender.
- Process until the soup is nice and smooth.
- Return the soup to the saucepan and add the asparagus tips to the pot.
- Cook over medium heat until the soup thickens and is heated through.
- Season to taste with salt and fresh cracked pepper.
- Serve. Now sit down and enjoy your delicious cream of asparagus soup.