Guilt-Free Cream of Asparagus Soup

I love this recipe because it is so easy to make and filling. If doing a low-carb diet you can eliminate the potato. I have also substituted the asparagus with broccoli and/or spinach.

Step: 1

Place the potatoes into a small pot with enough water to cover; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, place a cover on the pot, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.

Step: 2

Drain the potatoes and transfer to a bowl; add the sour cream and mash lightly; scrape into the bowl of a blender.

Step: 3

Cut asparagus into 3 parts: woody ends, tips, and center pieces.

Step: 4

Combine the woody ends of the asparagus with the vegetable broth in a stockpot; bring to a boil and cook until the woody ends are tender. Remove woody ends with a slotted spoon and discard.

Step: 5

Remove 2 tablespoons broth to a bowl with the asparagus tips. Transfer remainder of stock to blender with the potatoes.

Step: 6

Chop the middle segments of the asparagus.

Step: 7

Heat olive oil in a skillet over low-heat; cook and stir the chopped asparagus, chopped onion, and 2 crushed cloves garlic in the hot oil until the asparagus is tender, about 10 minutes. Add to the broth in the blender, reserving oil in the skillet.

Step: 8

Blend the mixture in the blender on high until smooth and creamy; return to the stockpot.

Step: 9

Cook and stir the sliced mushrooms and 1 crushed garlic clove in the remaining oil over medium-low heat until the mushrooms soften, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the white wine; cook another 1 to 2 minutes. Stir the mushroom mixture into the soup.

Step: 10

Heat the asparagus tips and broth in the microwave for 2 minutes; stir into the soup.

Step: 11

Season the soup with cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.

Per Serving: 167 calories; protein 6g; carbohydrates 23.7g; fat 5.3g; cholesterol 1.7mg; sodium 485.3mg.

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