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Smooth blended asparagus soup with fresh herbs and a creamy texture in a pot
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Simple Asparagus Soup

A light, smooth asparagus soup made with fresh asparagus, herbs, lemon, and Greek yogurt for natural creaminess. This easy spring soup is comforting, fresh, and perfect for lunch or dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4
Course: Soup / Lunch / Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories:

Ingredients
  

  • Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 medium yellow onions, chopped
  • 4–6 garlic cloves, minced
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes
  • 2 pounds fresh asparagus, woody ends removed and chopped
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • Finishing Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil, minced
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt (2% or full-fat)

Method
 

  1. Before You Begin
  2. Preheat and prepare your cookware as needed. Cooking and blending times may vary depending on equipment and ingredient thickness.
  3. Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and cook until softened and lightly golden.
  4. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes and cook briefly until aromatic.
  5. Add asparagus, broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer until asparagus is very tender.
  6. Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender, or blend in batches in a regular blender, allowing steam to vent safely.
  7. Return soup to low heat. Stir in Parmesan, dill, basil, lemon juice, and Greek yogurt.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Cook onions 8–10 minutes until softened and lightly golden.
  • Simmer asparagus 20–35 minutes until very tender for smooth blending.
  • Blend carefully, allowing steam to escape, until smooth.
  • Stir yogurt in over low heat to prevent curdling.
  • Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and reheat until heated through before serving.