Asparagus soup

Name: Asparagus soup
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped onions or leeks; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 pounds asparagus, ends trimmed and chopped; 3 cups water or Liver Rescue Broth (recipe on page 394); 1 teaspoon dried thyme or basil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest; Asparagus ribbons, for garnish (optional)

7 steps

If you’re looking for more ways to enjoy asparagus, try this nourishing Asparagus Soup. This recipe lets asparagus speak for itself, while offering accents of lemon and herbs to bring out its natural flavor. It’s a lovely, light choice all on its own, served alongside a flavorful salad, or alongside another dish of your choice after the 3:6:9 Cleanse.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:46:28 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories227.3 kcal (11%)

Total Fat1.2 g (2%)

Carbs47.1 g (18%)

Sugars20.3 g (23%)

Protein18.4 g (37%)

Sodium23.1 mg (1%)

Fiber18.8 g (67%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

1 servings

1 cuponions

chopped, or leeks

3garlic cloves

minced

2 poundsasparagus

ends trimmed and chopped

3 cupswater

or Liver Rescue Broth, recipe on page 394

1 teaspoondried thyme

or basil

1 tablespoonlemon juice

½ teaspoonlemon zest

Asparagus

ribbons, for garnish, optional

Instructions

Step 1

Place a large ceramic nonstick pot on medium-high heat and add the onion and garlic. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until the onion is translucent, adding a spoonful of water if needed. Add the chopped asparagus and cook for a further 3 minutes, until the asparagus begins to soften.

Step 2

Add the water or Liver Rescue Broth, dried thyme, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, until the asparagus is very tender.

Step 3

Ladle the soup into a blender and blend until smooth, letting steam escape as needed (you might need to do this in batches). Alternatively, you can use an immersion blender for this.

Step 4

Pour the soup back in the pot and bring to simmer. Taste and adjust seasoning. Divide between bowls. If desired, use a vegetable peeler to create asparagus ribbons as garnish. Serve immediately.

Step 5

Tips:

Step 6

If you have this soup on Day 9 of the Simplified 3:6:9 Cleanse, skip the garnish of asparagus ribbons and just enjoy the blended soup.

Step 7

When choosing between water and Liver Rescue Broth for the ingredients, keep in mind that the broth will produce a richer flavor. Store-bought vegetable stock isn’t called for because it’s very difficult to find a variety that’s free from oil, salt, natural flavors, and/or other additives. For convenience, make a batch of Liver Rescue Broth in advance and freeze it (consider ice cube trays for easy thawing) so you have it on hand for recipes like these.

View on medicalmedium.com

↑Support creators by visiting their site 😊