Lifestyle Diets Vegetarian Vegetables Vegetarian Asparagus Garden-Fresh Asparagus Soup 4.8 (6) 6 Reviews This lemony asparagus soup is spiced with a touch of curry and gets added richness from “lite” coconut milk and creamy red potatoes. Top it with a dollop of crème fraîche or plain yogurt and serve warm or chilled. By Ellen Ecker Ogden Ellen Ecker Ogden See More Ellen Ecker Ogden loves to teach and write about food and the gardens that provide it, and has contributed many recipes featuring fresh greens to EatingWell. Ellen co-founded The Cook’s Garden seed catalog in 1984, bringing European vegetables to American home gardens. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 18, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Cook Time: 35 mins Additional Time: 15 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 appetizer servings, 1 generous cup each Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb Vegetarian Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Keep Screen Awake Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon curry powder ¼ teaspoon ground ginger Zest and juice of 1 lemon, divided 2 cups diced peeled red potatoes 3 cups vegetable broth, or reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 cup “lite” coconut milk 2 cups 1/2-inch pieces trimmed asparagus, (about 1 bunch) Freshly ground pepper to taste ¼ cup crème fraîche or reduced-fat sour cream (see Note) 1/4 cup finely chopped scallion greens, or fresh chives Directions Melt butter and oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring often, until golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in curry powder, ginger, lemon zest and potatoes and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Stir in broth, coconut milk and asparagus. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, partially cover and continue to cook until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Puree the soup with an immersion blender or a regular blender (in batches) until smooth. (Use caution when pureeing hot liquids.) Season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Whisk creme fraiche (or sour cream), lemon juice and scallion greens (or chives) in a small bowl and garnish with a swirl of it. Tips Note: Crème fraîche is a tangy, thick, rich cultured cream commonly used in French cooking. Find it in the dairy section of large supermarkets, usually near other specialty cheeses. Sour cream can be used as a substitute, or you can make your own lower-fat version by combining equal portionsof reduced-fat sour cream and nonfat plain yogurt. Originally appeared: EatingWell Soups Special Issue April 2016 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 181 Calories 12g Fat 15g Carbs 5g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Serving Size 1 generous cup Calories 181 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 15g 5% Dietary Fiber 2g 8% Total Sugars 3g Protein 5g 10% Total Fat 12g 16% Saturated Fat 5g 27% Cholesterol 10mg 3% Vitamin A 426IU 9% Vitamin C 14mg 15% Folate 36mcg 9% Sodium 251mg 11% Calcium 29mg 2% Iron 2mg 9% Magnesium 21mg 5% Potassium 456mg 10% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.