This Cream of Asparagus Soup is an easy and healthy recipe made with only 8 clean, real food ingredients. It's the perfect plant-based meal or appetizer made with fresh veggies that can be made in a matter of minutes using a Vitamix.{ Plant-Based | Vegan | Gluten-Free | Dairy-Free | Soy-Free | Nut-Free | Lectin-Free | Keto/Low Carb | Paleo-Friendly | Alkaline | Medical Medium® Compliant }
Trim the thick bottom ends of each stalk of asparagus and cut into 2-inch pieces, then dice the onions.
Saute' the veggies:
Add all the ingredients for the sauteed veggies (including the prepped asparagus + onions) to a non-toxic skillet and saute' on medium-high heat for approximately 2-3 minutes, or until the onions and asparagus become soft.
Taste and adjust the seasonings to your preference.
Prepare the soup:
Add the add-ins (vegetable broth + entire can of coconut milk) to a Vitamix.
Add the sauteed veggie mixture on top of the liquids to the Vitamix.
Blend on the "HIGH" or "SOUP" setting (if you have a model with pre-programmed settings) and blend until it's creamy and smooth.
Warm it on the stovetop or on the "SOUP" setting of your Vitamix.
Store in an air-tight BPA-free container in the refrigerator.
Notes
Asparagus: Make sure to trim the thick bottoms off each asparagus stalk before using. In addition, cutting the stalks into 2-inch size pieces will make it easier to blend.Onion: I used a white onion in this recipe, but feel free to use your favorite variety. However, I do not recommend using a sweet onion since this is a savory recipe.Garlic: Freshly crushed garlic will give you the best flavor, but you can always substitute with organic garlic powder or granules.Avocado Oil: This can be substituted with organic extra-virgin olive oil.Vegetable Broth: If you use "unsalted" veggie broth, you may want to slightly increase the amount of salt you use. And, if you use a "salted" veggie broth, you may want to decrease the amount of salt you use.Coconut Milk: I used this as a dairy-free alternative to cream. You will need to use "full-fat" coconut milk in a can and not "reduced-fat" or boxed refrigerated coconut milk. In addition, make sure to add the entire can to your Vitamix.Himalayan Pink Salt. This is my salt of preference, however, it can always be substituted with sea salt.Serving Size: This recipe will make approximately (4) cups of soup. Nutritional information is for (1) cup which is (1) serving.