Serve up this potato and asparagus soup as a healthy comfort food for chilly days while taking advantage of their many nutritional health benefits.
Ingredients
Servings 4
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves optional
- 1 large potato peeled and diced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or water
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus peeled and ends trimmed
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 cup Almond milk
Nutritional Facts
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Potato and Asparagus Soup
Amount per Serving
Calories
118
% Daily Value*
Fat
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
0.1
g
1
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.4
g
Cholesterol
2
mg
1
%
Sodium
526
mg
23
%
Potassium
670
mg
19
%
Carbohydrates
23
g
8
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
860
IU
17
%
Vitamin C
27
mg
33
%
Calcium
125
mg
13
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine onion, thyme potato and stock. Cover and simmer until potato is nearly tender, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cut asparagus into 1-inch lengths.
- Add to pot, cover and simmer until asparagus is tender, about 5 minutes.
- Allow to cool slightly, and in a food processor (or hand blender) purée with lemon juice.
- Stir in Almond milk.
- Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
- To serve hot, reheat carefully, and do not boil. Serve with croutons (Also, delicious cold.)
