Chilled Asparagus Soup
Chilled Asparagus Soup might be just the soup you are searching for. Watching your figure? This gluten free, dairy free, and primal recipe has 221 calories, 10g of protein, and 15g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 27% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 6. It is perfect for Autumn. Head to the store and pick up asparagus, asparagus spears, low-salt chicken broth, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.
Instructions
Heat 4 tablespoons oil in a large pot overmedium-low heat.
Add onions and cook,stirring occasionally, until translucent,8–10 minutes.
Add 1/2" asparagus piecesand season with salt and pepper. Cook untilasparagus is bright green and tender, 4–5minutes.
Add broth, increase heat to high,and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to mediumand simmer until asparagus is tender, 8–10minutes.
Add spinach and cook, stirringoccasionally, until wilted, about 2 minutes.
Let mixture cool slightly.
Set a fine-mesh sieve over a large bowl;set aside. Working in batches, purée soupin a blender until very smooth. Strain throughprepared sieve. Stir remaining 2 tablespoons oilinto soup; season to taste with salt andpepper. Cover and chill until cold, at least3 hours. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 dayahead. Keep chilled.
Divide asparagus tips and thinly slicedstalks among bowls; pour chilled soup over.
Drizzle each with a few drops of oil.