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Velvety Spring Asparagus Soup with Cashew Cream

A close-up of a creamy, bright green bowl of Spring asparagus soup, garnished with fresh asparagus tips.
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Make a light, restorative comfort soup that captures the fresh taste of spring. This recipe delivers a velvety texture using whole-food cashew cream instead of dairy.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, tough ends snapped off and stalks cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup raw cashews, soaked in hot water for 30 minutes and drained
  • 1/2 cup water (for blending)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the cut asparagus pieces and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the asparagus is tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  4. While the soup simmers, prepare the cashew cream. Place the soaked and drained cashews in a high-speed blender with 1/2 cup of fresh water. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
  5. Carefully transfer the hot soup mixture to the blender (or use an immersion blender directly in the pot). Add the cashew cream, salt, and pepper. Blend until the soup is perfectly smooth and velvety.
  6. Return the soup to the pot if necessary. Stir in the lemon juice. Heat gently if needed, but do not boil after adding the cashew cream.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.

Notes

  • For an extra bright green soup aesthetic, reserve a few asparagus tips before cooking and blanch them separately for 1 minute. Add them to the bowls before ladling the hot soup over them.
  • If you do not have a high-speed blender, soak the cashews for at least 4 hours to ensure a smooth cashew cream base.
  • This recipe is a great healthy spring lunch option.

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