Creamy Asparagus and Cauliflower Soup

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This delicious bowl of cauliflower asparagus soup looks and feels pretty creamy even though it has no dairy! We have cauliflower to thank for that. The soup looks like a classic cream of asparagus; your eyes will fool your palate to a certain extent. In addition to giving it a nice color, the bumpy superfood cauliflower provides a smoother texture to the soup than the less-starchy asparagus could achieve alone.

By

John Mitzewich

Updated on September 17, 2023

10

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

8

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
6 cups chicken broth
1 head cauliflower, broken into florets
cayenne pepper, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and chopped
2 tablespoons nasturtium petals, or more to taste
2 tablespoons diced asparagus tips, or more to taste

Directions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic in hot oil until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir chicken broth, cauliflower, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper into garlic. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until cauliflower is tender, about 15 minutes.
Stir 2 pounds asparagus into cauliflower mixture and increase heat to high. Cook until asparagus is tender but still bright green, 5 to 6 minutes.
Blend soup with an immersion blender until smooth; season with salt and black pepper. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with flower petals and diced asparagus tips.

Recipe Tips

You can add chopped onions, leeks, or shallots, and sauté them with the garlic.

You can substitute water for chicken broth to make this soup vegetarian. Use more or less broth or water to adjust the soup to your desired thickness.

You can also blend this soup with a blender. Pour soup into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold the lid down, then pulse a few times before leaving it on to blend. Purée in batches until smooth.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

84	Calories
4g	Fat
9g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 84
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g	5%
Saturated Fat 1g	3%
Cholesterol 4mg	1%
Sodium 744mg	32%
Total Carbohydrate 9g	3%
Dietary Fiber 4g	15%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 5g	10%
Vitamin C 40mg	45%
Calcium 46mg	4%
Iron 3mg	16%
Potassium 456mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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