Fitness Recipe: Asparagus Soup

Tender asparagus combines perfectly with zucchini and cream, creating a delightful flavour harmony that you can enjoy any time. This smoothly blended vegetable cream is incredibly easy to prepare and makes a delicious addition to both lunch and a lighter dinner.

Instructions:

First, let’s prepare all the vegetables. Wash the asparagus and remove the tough, wooden ends. Cut the remaining asparagus into smaller pieces; you can set aside a few of the nice tips for the final garnish. Wash the zucchini and cut it into larger pieces. Peel the carrot and dice it into small cubes. Since it’s tougher than the zucchini, it needs smaller pieces to cook at the same rate. Finally, peel the onion and garlic, and finely chop both. In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3–5 minutes, until it softens and becomes translucent. Then, add the garlic and, while stirring constantly, sauté for another minute, until it releases its fragrance. Be careful not to let the garlic brown, as this could make the soup bitter.

To the sautéed base of onions and garlic, add diced zucchini, celery, and asparagus. Then lightly sauté the vegetables together for a few more minutes. Next, pour in approximately half a litre of water or vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Cover the pot with a lid and simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes. Simply cook until all the vegetables, especially the tougher asparagus pieces, are completely tender. While cooking, remember to season the soup to taste with salt and pepper. Once the vegetables are tender, we remove the pot from the heat and allow the soup to cool slightly, so we don’t burn ourselves when blending. Then, we use an immersion blender to blend everything into a smooth cream.

We return the blended soup to the stovetop, add the cream, and then gently warm it for just a short time. It’s really important that the soup isn’t actually boiled at this stage, as the cream could curdle. If the cream seems too thick after blending, simply thin it out with a little water. Serve the finished soup warm. For a more appealing presentation, you can garnish each serving directly on the plate with fresh herbs, spices, or add the tips of asparagus that we set aside at the very beginning.

Nutritional Information	Per Serving
Calories	666 kcal
Protein	28 g
Carbohydrates	44 g
Fat	38 g
Fibre	18 g

We believe this delicate asparagus soup will become a favourite part of your lunches and dinners. Its creamy texture and perfectly balanced flavour are sure to delight you.

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