Cream of Asparagus Soup (Vegan)

🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes

Description:

Indulge in the velvety goodness of this Cream of Asparagus Soup. A delightful blend of tender asparagus, savory onions, and aromatic garlic, all simmered to perfection in a flavorful vegetable broth. This vegan rendition boasts a creamy texture without the added fat, making it a guilt-free comfort food option. Versatile and adaptable, feel free to swap asparagus for other vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, or potato to suit your taste buds. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal, this soup is a testament to simplicity and flavor.

Ingredients:

1 bunch asparagus
1 onion
1 clove garlic
2 cups vegetable broth
1/4 cup unbleached flour
2 1/2 cups soymilk
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons tamari
Dried basil, to taste
Salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste

Instructions:

Prepare Asparagus: Begin by chopping the asparagus into bite-sized pieces, ensuring to reserve the tips for later. If using frozen asparagus, steam or microwave it slightly before chopping.
Simmer Vegetables: In a large saucepan, combine the chopped asparagus, onion, garlic, and vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
Cook Until Tender: Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and let the vegetables simmer until they are tender, approximately 15 minutes.
Blend the Mixture: Transfer the contents of the saucepan into a blender. Add the unbleached flour, soymilk, soy sauce, and dried basil. Process the mixture until smooth and creamy.
Return to Saucepan: Pour the blended soup back into the saucepan. Add the reserved asparagus tips.
Thicken and Heat: Cook the soup over medium heat until it thickens to your desired consistency and is heated through.
Season to Taste: Season the soup with salt and fresh cracked pepper according to your preference.
Serve: Ladle the Cream of Asparagus Soup into bowls and garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired. Serve hot and enjoy the comforting flavors of this wholesome vegan delight.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

Calories: 159.2
Fat Content: 3.1g
Saturated Fat Content: 0.4g
Cholesterol Content: 0mg
Sodium Content: 599mg
Carbohydrate Content: 24.9g
Fiber Content: 4.4g
Sugar Content: 9.4g
Protein Content: 10.1g

Recipe Notes:

Feel free to customize this soup by substituting asparagus with other vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, or potato.
Adjust the consistency of the soup by adding more or less soymilk according to your preference.
For added flavor, sprinkle some nutritional yeast or vegan cheese on top before serving.
This soup pairs well with crusty bread or a simple green salad for a complete and satisfying meal.