Cashew Cream of Asparagus Soup
This dairy-free and soy-free asparagus soup with a rich cashew base brings out the natural flavors of the asparagus without relying on other enhancers.
Difficulty: Easy
Hands-on: 20 minutesTotal: 40 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 1 onion, peeled and chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 lbs. asparagus, trimmed and chopped
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- ¾ cup raw cashews
- ¾ cup water
- ¼ tsp. sage
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
- 2 tsp. lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp. nutritional yeast
Directions
- In a large soup or stock pot, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil for 2–3 minutes until onion is soft. Reduce heat and carefully add asparagus and vegetable broth.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes. Cool slightly, then purée in a blender, working in batches as needed until almost smooth. Return to pot over low heat.
- Purée together cashews and water until smooth and add to soup. Add sage, salt, and pepper and heat for a few more minutes, stirring to combine.
- Stir in lemon juice and nutritional yeast just before serving.
| Amount per serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 280 |
| Total Fat | 20g |
| Saturated Fat | 3g |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Sodium | 990mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4g |
| Sugars | 9g |
| Protein | 9g |
Recipe Information
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 1 onion, peeled and chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 lbs. asparagus, trimmed and chopped
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- ¾ cup raw cashews
- ¾ cup water
- ¼ tsp. sage
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
- 2 tsp. lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp. nutritional yeast
Directions
- In a large soup or stock pot, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil for 2–3 minutes until onion is soft. Reduce heat and carefully add asparagus and vegetable broth.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes. Cool slightly, then purée in a blender, working in batches as needed until almost smooth. Return to pot over low heat.
- Purée together cashews and water until smooth and add to soup. Add sage, salt, and pepper and heat for a few more minutes, stirring to combine.
- Stir in lemon juice and nutritional yeast just before serving.
Nutrition Information
| Amount per serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 280 |
| Total Fat | 20g |
| Saturated Fat | 3g |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Sodium | 990mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4g |
| Sugars | 9g |
| Protein | 9g |