{"id":5955,"date":"2020-03-04T14:12:59","date_gmt":"2020-03-04T19:12:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/?p=5955"},"modified":"2025-12-03T10:31:50","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T15:31:50","slug":"cream-of-asparagus-soup-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/cream-of-asparagus-soup-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Ingredient Cream Of Asparagus Soup Recipe Without the Cream"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:74.965986394558%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-9::before{padding-top:150%; }img#mv-trellis-img-9{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-10::before{padding-top:133.33333333333%; }img#mv-trellis-img-10{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-11::before{padding-top:74.965986394558%; }img#mv-trellis-img-11{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-12::before{padding-top:150%; }img#mv-trellis-img-12{display:block;}<\/style><p>I LOVE asparagus! I&rsquo;ll eat it steamed, roasted, baked with other vegetables, in casseroles, and, my favorite cooking method, broiled. But I absolutely hate throwing away the hard stems most people discard. So, this <strong>cream of asparagus soup recipe<\/strong> came out of the need to use these stems that are just as tasty and nourishing as the rest of it. And if you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/how-to-grow-asparagus\/\">grow asparagus in your garden<\/a>, it tastes even better!<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24814 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/creamy-asparagus-soup-1.jpg\" alt=\"A couple of bowls of creamy asparagus soup. \" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/creamy-asparagus-soup-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/creamy-asparagus-soup-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/creamy-asparagus-soup-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/creamy-asparagus-soup-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/creamy-asparagus-soup-1-70x70.jpg 70w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/creamy-asparagus-soup-1-728x728.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/creamy-asparagus-soup-1-960x960.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/creamy-asparagus-soup-1-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/creamy-asparagus-soup-1-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24814 aligncenter eager-load\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%201200'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='1200'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"A couple of bowls of creamy asparagus soup. \" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/creamy-asparagus-soup-1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/creamy-asparagus-soup-1.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/creamy-asparagus-soup-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/creamy-asparagus-soup-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/creamy-asparagus-soup-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/creamy-asparagus-soup-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/creamy-asparagus-soup-1-70x70.jpg 70w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/creamy-asparagus-soup-1-728x728.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/creamy-asparagus-soup-1-960x960.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/creamy-asparagus-soup-1-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/creamy-asparagus-soup-1-96x96.jpg 96w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>How To Prepare The Asparagus For Soup<\/h2>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5982\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cutting-asparagus.jpg\" alt=\"Preparing asparagus for cooking\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cutting-asparagus.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cutting-asparagus-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cutting-asparagus-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cutting-asparagus-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cutting-asparagus-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cutting-asparagus-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cutting-asparagus-735x551.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5982 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cutting-asparagus.jpg\" alt=\"Preparing asparagus for cooking\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cutting-asparagus.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cutting-asparagus-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cutting-asparagus-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cutting-asparagus-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cutting-asparagus-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cutting-asparagus-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cutting-asparagus-735x551.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cutting-asparagus.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<p>If you are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/how-to-cook-asparagus\/\">cooking asparagus<\/a> for dinner, you&rsquo;re probably ready to make soup too. I&rsquo;m sure you&rsquo;re used to cutting off the really woody bottom of the asparagus (about 1 inch). Discard those into the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/how-to-make-compost\/\">compost pile<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Once you do that, you&rsquo;re probably used to shave the bottom of the stems with a vegetable peeler. I don&rsquo;t do that. It takes too long, and it&rsquo;s wasteful. I try to reduce waste in the kitchen, so, since the asparagus stems are still asparagus, I&rsquo;ll just cut off about 2 to 4 inches and use those to make my soup.<\/p>\n<p>It&rsquo;s simple, uses up all of my precious asparagus, and I end up with vibrant green asparagus soup.<\/p>\n<h3>What you&rsquo;ll need to make this soup<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 0; text-align: center; clear: both;\"><span class=\"prthmb\" style=\"-moz-box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-box-sizing: border-box; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; width: 200px; height: 200px; margin-bottom: 3px; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 3px;\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: none; border: 0; height: 100%; width: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/512I9UhAD7L._SS200_.jpg\" alt=\"Raw Organic Cashews 2 lb Bag - by Jiva Organics (100% Pure Whole Nuts, Unsalted)\" width=\"332\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: none; border: 0; height: 100%; width: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/512I9UhAD7L._SS200_.jpg\" alt=\"Raw Organic Cashews 2 lb Bag - by Jiva Organics (100% Pure Whole Nuts, Unsalted)\" width=\"332\" height=\"500\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/span><span class=\"prnme\" style=\"display: block; color: #000000; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.1; font-family: arial; margin: 3px 0;\">Raw Organic Cashews <\/span><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"prbtn\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/G\/01\/associates\/remote-buy-box\/buy3.gif\" alt=\"Raw Organic Cashews 2 lb Bag - by Jiva Organics (100% Pure Whole Nuts, Unsalted)\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"prbtn lazyload\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/G\/01\/associates\/remote-buy-box\/buy3.gif\" alt=\"Raw Organic Cashews 2 lb Bag - by Jiva Organics (100% Pure Whole Nuts, Unsalted)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><span class=\"prthmb\" style=\"-moz-box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-box-sizing: border-box; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; width: 200px; height: 200px; margin-bottom: 3px; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 3px;\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: none; border: 0; height: 100%; width: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41hF5YZ8QwL._SS200_.jpg\" alt=\"Vitamix Explorian Blender, Professional-Grade, 64 oz. Low-Profile Container, Black (Renewed) - 65542\" width=\"333\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: none; border: 0; height: 100%; width: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41hF5YZ8QwL._SS200_.jpg\" alt=\"Vitamix Explorian Blender, Professional-Grade, 64 oz. Low-Profile Container, Black (Renewed) - 65542\" width=\"333\" height=\"500\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/span><span class=\"prnme\" style=\"display: block; color: #000000; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.1; font-family: arial; margin: 3px 0;\">Vitamix Explorian Blender, <\/span><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"prbtn\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/G\/01\/associates\/remote-buy-box\/buy3.gif\" alt=\"Vitamix Explorian Blender, Professional-Grade, 64 oz. Low-Profile Container, Black (Renewed) - 65542\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"prbtn lazyload\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/G\/01\/associates\/remote-buy-box\/buy3.gif\" alt=\"Vitamix Explorian Blender, Professional-Grade, 64 oz. Low-Profile Container, Black (Renewed) - 65542\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><span class=\"prthmb\" style=\"-moz-box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-box-sizing: border-box; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; width: 200px; height: 200px; margin-bottom: 3px; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 3px;\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: none; border: 0; height: auto; width: 100%; margin: 31.6% 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41fXFmhy6kL._SS200_.jpg\" alt=\"Winco MS3A-8S Strainer with Single Fine Mesh, 8-Inch Diameter\" width=\"500\" height=\"184\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: none; border: 0; height: auto; width: 100%; margin: 31.6% 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41fXFmhy6kL._SS200_.jpg\" alt=\"Winco MS3A-8S Strainer with Single Fine Mesh, 8-Inch Diameter\" width=\"500\" height=\"184\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/span><span class=\"prnme\" style=\"display: block; color: #000000; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.1; font-family: arial; margin: 3px 0;\">Strainer with Single Fine Mesh<\/span><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"prbtn\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/G\/01\/associates\/remote-buy-box\/buy3.gif\" alt=\"Winco MS3A-8S Strainer with Single Fine Mesh, 8-Inch Diameter\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"prbtn lazyload\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/G\/01\/associates\/remote-buy-box\/buy3.gif\" alt=\"Winco MS3A-8S Strainer with Single Fine Mesh, 8-Inch Diameter\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<h2>How To Make Cream of Asparagus Soup Without Cream<\/h2>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5984\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cashews.jpg\" alt=\"cashews\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cashews.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cashews-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cashews-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cashews-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cashews-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cashews-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cashews-735x551.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5984 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cashews.jpg\" alt=\"cashews\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cashews.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cashews-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cashews-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cashews-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cashews-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cashews-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cashews-735x551.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cashews.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<p>Most cream soups are made with cream, or half and half. They are delicious, don&rsquo;t get me wrong, but not healthy (and if we&rsquo;re being honest here, fattening!).&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>There are several ways to make the soup creamy without using fattening ingredients. This time I used organic raw cashews (<span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Amazon has them here<\/strong><\/span>) to add creaminess, but you can also use potato or rice.<\/p>\n<p>Another secret that adds to the creaminess is to strain the soup through a sieve. Almost everyone uses an inversion blender and leaves it at that. But asparagus is stringy and you&rsquo;ll feel those strings if you don&rsquo;t strain them out.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5987\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/straining-soup.jpg\" alt=\"Straning asparagus soup to get rid of the fiber\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/straining-soup.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/straining-soup-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/straining-soup-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/straining-soup-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/straining-soup-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/straining-soup-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/straining-soup-735x551.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5987 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/straining-soup.jpg\" alt=\"Straning asparagus soup to get rid of the fiber\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/straining-soup.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/straining-soup-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/straining-soup-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/straining-soup-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/straining-soup-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/straining-soup-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/straining-soup-735x551.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/straining-soup.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<h2>Cream Of Asparagus Soup Recipe<\/h2>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5996\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/creamy-asparagus-soup.jpg\" alt=\"A bowl of creamy asparagus soup\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/creamy-asparagus-soup.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/creamy-asparagus-soup-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/creamy-asparagus-soup-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/creamy-asparagus-soup-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/creamy-asparagus-soup-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/creamy-asparagus-soup-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/creamy-asparagus-soup-735x551.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5996 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/creamy-asparagus-soup.jpg\" alt=\"A bowl of creamy asparagus soup\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/creamy-asparagus-soup.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/creamy-asparagus-soup-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/creamy-asparagus-soup-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/creamy-asparagus-soup-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/creamy-asparagus-soup-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/creamy-asparagus-soup-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/creamy-asparagus-soup-735x551.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/creamy-asparagus-soup.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<p>My soup only uses 4 ingredients:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>asparagus stems<\/li>\n<li>onion<\/li>\n<li>salt<\/li>\n<li>cashews<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Of course, you can (and I suggest over time you experiment with) more flavors, but this simple soup is delicious and the perfect base for some adventuring &#128521;<\/p>\n<p>It&rsquo;s really easy to make: it only takes about 30 minutes from start to finish, and it&rsquo;s DELICIOUS!<\/p>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"http:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"Recipe\",\"name\":\"Cream Of Asparagus Soup Recipe - Easy and Delicious\",\"author\":{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Backyard Garden Lover\"},\"datePublished\":\"2020-03-04\",\"recipeYield\":4,\"description\":\"A light, fresh spring soup your family will love. 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20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/bowl-of-asparagus-soup.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/bowl-of-asparagus-soup-735x551.jpg\" class=\"mv-create-image no_pin ggnoads lazyload\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-pin-description=\"\" alt=\"Bowl of asparagus soup\" width=\"735\" height=\"551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/bowl-of-asparagus-soup-735x551.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/bowl-of-asparagus-soup-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/bowl-of-asparagus-soup-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/bowl-of-asparagus-soup-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/bowl-of-asparagus-soup-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/bowl-of-asparagus-soup-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/bowl-of-asparagus-soup.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/bowl-of-asparagus-soup.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div class=\"mv-pinterest-btn mv-pinterest-btn-right\" data-mv-pinterest-desc=\"Cream%20Of%20Asparagus%20Soup%20Recipe%20-%20Easy%20and%20Delicious\" data-mv-pinterest-img-src=\"https%3A%2F%2Fwww.backyardgardenlover.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F03%2Fbowl-of-asparagus-soup.jpg\" data-mv-pinterest-url=\"https%3A%2F%2Fwww.backyardgardenlover.com%2Fcream-of-asparagus-soup-recipe%2F\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"mv-create-title-container mv-create-title-long\">\n\n\t\t\t<span class=\"mv-create-yield mv-create-uppercase\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Yield:<\/span> 4<\/span>\n\t\n\t\n\t<h2 class=\"mv-create-title mv-create-title-primary\"><span>Cream Of Asparagus Soup Recipe - Easy and Delicious<\/span><\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"mv-create-times mv-create-times-3\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-time mv-create-time-prep\">\n\t\t\t<em class=\"mv-create-time-label mv-create-lowercase mv-create-strong\">Prep Time: <\/em>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"mv-create-time-format mv-create-uppercase\"><span class=\"mv-time-part mv-time-minutes\">10 minutes<\/span> <\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-time mv-create-time-active\">\n\t\t\t<em class=\"mv-create-time-label mv-create-lowercase mv-create-strong\">Cook Time: <\/em>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"mv-create-time-format mv-create-uppercase\"><span class=\"mv-time-part mv-time-minutes\">15 minutes<\/span> <\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-time mv-create-time-total\">\n\t\t\t<em class=\"mv-create-time-label mv-create-lowercase mv-create-strong\">Total Time: <\/em>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"mv-create-time-format mv-create-uppercase\"><span class=\"mv-time-part mv-time-minutes\">25 minutes<\/span> <\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-description\">\n\t\t\t<p>A light, fresh spring soup your family will love. Filled with nutrients, bursting with flavor and yet smooth and comforting. <\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-meta-flex\">\n\n\t\t<form class=\"mv-create-print-form\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" action=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-json\/mv-create\/v1\/creations\/14\/print\"><button class=\"mv-create-button mv-create-print-button mv-create-uppercase\" data-mv-print=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-json\/mv-create\/v1\/creations\/14\/print?ajax=true\">Print<\/button><\/form>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-reviews-flex\">\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"mv-create-14\" class=\"mv-create-reviews\" data-mv-create-id=\"14\" data-mv-create-rating=\"\" data-mv-create-total-ratings=\"\" data-mv-rest-url=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-json\/\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mv-create-target mv-create-primary-unit\"><div class=\"mv_slot_target\" data-slot=\"recipe\"><\/div><\/div>\t<div class=\"mv-create-ingredients\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"mv-create-ingredients-title mv-create-title-secondary\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-ingredient-group\" data-ingredient-group=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"mv-create-ingredient-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"0\" data-ingredient-id=\"87\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1 lb asparagus spears\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"1\" data-ingredient-id=\"88\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2 medium sweet onions\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"2\" data-ingredient-id=\"89\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1 cup raw cashews\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"3\" data-ingredient-id=\"90\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1 teaspoon salt (or more, to taste)\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-hands-free\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-instructions mv-create-instructions-slot-v2\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"mv-create-instructions-title mv-create-title-secondary\">Instructions<\/h3>\n\t\t<ol><li data-step-index=\"0\" id=\"mv_create_14_1\">Prepare asparagus: wash it, cut and discard the woody ends, cut spears for broiling, and keep the remaining stems for your soup<noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/asparagus-stems-for-soup.jpg\" class=\"attachment- size-\" alt=\"Asparagus stems ready to use in soup\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/asparagus-stems-for-soup.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/asparagus-stems-for-soup-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/asparagus-stems-for-soup-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/asparagus-stems-for-soup-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/asparagus-stems-for-soup-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/asparagus-stems-for-soup-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/asparagus-stems-for-soup-735x551.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/asparagus-stems-for-soup.jpg\" class=\"attachment- size- lazyload\" alt=\"Asparagus stems ready to use in soup\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/asparagus-stems-for-soup.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/asparagus-stems-for-soup-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/asparagus-stems-for-soup-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/asparagus-stems-for-soup-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/asparagus-stems-for-soup-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/asparagus-stems-for-soup-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/asparagus-stems-for-soup-735x551.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/li><li data-step-index=\"1\" id=\"mv_create_14_2\">Peel and wash 2 medium sweet onions<\/li><li data-step-index=\"2\" id=\"mv_create_14_3\">Add asparagus stems, onions, and salt to your cooking pot, cover with water (about 1\/2 inch above vegetables), bring to a boil and let it simmer about 15 minutes until onions and asparagus are soft. <noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cooked-vegetables.jpg\" class=\"attachment- size-\" alt=\"Cooked vegetables\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cooked-vegetables.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cooked-vegetables-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cooked-vegetables-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cooked-vegetables-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cooked-vegetables-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cooked-vegetables-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cooked-vegetables-735x551.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cooked-vegetables.jpg\" class=\"attachment- size- lazyload\" alt=\"Cooked vegetables\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cooked-vegetables.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cooked-vegetables-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cooked-vegetables-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cooked-vegetables-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cooked-vegetables-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cooked-vegetables-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cooked-vegetables-735x551.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/li><li data-step-index=\"3\" id=\"mv_create_14_4\">Remove from the fire, add the cashews, and blend well. I use my trusty Vitamix, but you can also use an immersion blender if you wish. <noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/soup-ingredients.jpg\" class=\"attachment- size-\" alt=\"Cashews, asparagus and onions in Vitamix blender\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/soup-ingredients.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/soup-ingredients-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/soup-ingredients.jpg\" class=\"attachment- size- lazyload\" alt=\"Cashews, asparagus and onions in Vitamix blender\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/soup-ingredients.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/soup-ingredients-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-9\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/li><li data-step-index=\"4\" id=\"mv_create_14_5\">Put your blended soup through a sieve to remove any leftover fibrous matter. Since we are using the harder parts of asparagus, you need to do thig is you want smooth, creamy soup. <noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"687\" height=\"916\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/straining-asparagus-soup.jpg\" class=\"attachment- size-\" alt=\"Straining asparagus soup to get out the fiber\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/straining-asparagus-soup.jpg 687w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/straining-asparagus-soup-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 687px) 100vw, 687px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"687\" height=\"916\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/straining-asparagus-soup.jpg\" class=\"attachment- size- lazyload\" alt=\"Straining asparagus soup to get out the fiber\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/straining-asparagus-soup.jpg 687w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/straining-asparagus-soup-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 687px) 100vw, 687px\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-10\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/li><li data-step-index=\"5\" id=\"mv_create_14_6\">Serve immediately, garnished with broiled or steamed asparagus spears<\/li><\/ol>\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mv-create-nutrition\">\n\t<div class=\"mv-create-nutrition-box\">\n\t\t<h4 class=\"mv-create-nutrition-title mv-create-strong\"><span>Nutrition Information:<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"mv-create-nutrition-item mv-create-nutrition-yield\"><h4 class=\"mv-create-nutrition-label mv-create-uppercase mv-create-strong\">Yield:<\/h4> 4<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"mv-create-nutrition-item mv-create-nutrition-serving-size \"><h4 class=\"mv-create-nutrition-label mv-create-uppercase mv-create-strong\">Serving Size:<\/h4> 1<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t<br><span class=\"mv-create-nutrition-amount\"><em>Amount Per Serving:<\/em><\/span>\n\n\t\t<span class=\"mv-create-nutrition-item mv-create-nutrition-calories\"><span class=\"mv-create-nutrition-label mv-create-uppercase\">Calories:<\/span> 258<\/span><span class=\"mv-create-nutrition-item mv-create-nutrition-total-fat\"><span class=\"mv-create-nutrition-label mv-create-uppercase\">Total Fat:<\/span> 15g<\/span><span class=\"mv-create-nutrition-item mv-create-nutrition-saturated-fat mv-create-nutrition-indent\"><span class=\"mv-create-nutrition-label mv-create-uppercase\">Saturated Fat:<\/span> 3g<\/span><span class=\"mv-create-nutrition-item mv-create-nutrition-trans-fat mv-create-nutrition-indent\"><span class=\"mv-create-nutrition-label mv-create-uppercase\">Trans Fat:<\/span> 0g<\/span><span class=\"mv-create-nutrition-item mv-create-nutrition-unsaturated-fat mv-create-nutrition-indent\"><span class=\"mv-create-nutrition-label mv-create-uppercase\">Unsaturated Fat:<\/span> 10g<\/span><span class=\"mv-create-nutrition-item mv-create-nutrition-cholesterol\"><span class=\"mv-create-nutrition-label mv-create-uppercase\">Cholesterol:<\/span> 0mg<\/span><span class=\"mv-create-nutrition-item mv-create-nutrition-sodium\"><span class=\"mv-create-nutrition-label mv-create-uppercase\">Sodium:<\/span> 562mg<\/span><span class=\"mv-create-nutrition-item mv-create-nutrition-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"mv-create-nutrition-label mv-create-uppercase\">Carbohydrates:<\/span> 27g<\/span><span class=\"mv-create-nutrition-item mv-create-nutrition-fiber mv-create-nutrition-indent\"><span class=\"mv-create-nutrition-label mv-create-uppercase\">Fiber:<\/span> 5g<\/span><span class=\"mv-create-nutrition-item mv-create-nutrition-sugar mv-create-nutrition-indent\"><span class=\"mv-create-nutrition-label mv-create-uppercase\">Sugar:<\/span> 12g<\/span><span class=\"mv-create-nutrition-item mv-create-nutrition-protein\"><span class=\"mv-create-nutrition-label mv-create-uppercase\">Protein:<\/span> 10g<\/span>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<footer class=\"mv-create-footer\">\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"mv-create-footer-flexbox\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-copy\">&copy; 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But it&rsquo;s always fun to put your own spin and see how you like those variations. Here are a few I tried:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>add garlic when cooking the onions and soup, for a bit of added spice<\/li>\n<li>if you like spicy, you can add a dash of cayenne pepper, or black pepper just before serving<\/li>\n<li>if you don&rsquo;t have cashews, cook a potato or two with the soup and you&rsquo;ll have instant creamy bliss<\/li>\n<li>garnish the soup with some cheese: goat cheese is my favorite, but you can also use parmesan<\/li>\n<li>squeeze a lemon wedge for extra zing<\/li>\n<li>add other vegetables: parsnip is a really good one, and it doesn&rsquo;t alter the color like other vegetables can.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I hope this inspired you to try your hand at making this delicious spring soup.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5997\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cream-of-asparagus-soup-recipe.jpg\" alt=\"Cream of asparagus soup - Pinterest image\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cream-of-asparagus-soup-recipe.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cream-of-asparagus-soup-recipe-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cream-of-asparagus-soup-recipe-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cream-of-asparagus-soup-recipe-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cream-of-asparagus-soup-recipe-735x1103.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5997 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cream-of-asparagus-soup-recipe.jpg\" alt=\"Cream of asparagus soup - Pinterest image\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cream-of-asparagus-soup-recipe.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cream-of-asparagus-soup-recipe-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cream-of-asparagus-soup-recipe-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cream-of-asparagus-soup-recipe-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cream-of-asparagus-soup-recipe-735x1103.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cream-of-asparagus-soup-recipe.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-12\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I LOVE asparagus! I&rsquo;ll eat it steamed, roasted, baked with other vegetables, in casseroles, and, my favorite cooking method, broiled. But I absolutely hate throwing away the hard stems most people discard. So, this cream of asparagus soup recipe came out of the need to use these stems that are just as tasty and nourishing &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":24814,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_stopmodifiedupdate":false,"_modified_date":"","rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":{"facebook_10221051259244574_368195523200635":""},"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","disable-in-feed":false,"article-schema-type":"","disable-critical-css":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[8072],"class_list":["post-5955","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-landscaping"],"authors":[{"term_id":8072,"user_id":1,"is_guest":0,"slug":"adriana-copaceanu","display_name":"Adriana Copaceanu","avatar_url":{"url":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/adriana.jpg","url2x":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/adriana.jpg"},"0":null,"1":"","2":"","3":"","4":"","5":"","6":"","7":"","8":""}],"mv":{"thumbnail_id":24814,"thumbnail_uri":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/creamy-asparagus-soup-1-300x300.jpg"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5955","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5955"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5955\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":24816,"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5955\/revisions\/24816"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/24814"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5955"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5955"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5955"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ppma_author?post=5955"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}