Cream of Asparagus Soup

Name: Cream of Asparagus Soup
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 3 Cup Asparagus, raw; 1/2 Onion, sweet, raw; 3 Garlic, clove; 1/2 Cup Cashews, raw; 1/4 Tsp Cayenne Pepper Powder; 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice; 1 Tbsp Olive Oil; 2 Cup Vegetable Broth, low-sodium; 1/4 Tsp Celery Seeds

This wonderfully luscious and creamy asparagus soup is perfect for the vegetarian or vegan in your life! With no added heavy cream or cheese, you'd be surprised at how decadent this soup is. It's all thanks to the cashews, which after a long soak and a blend, lend a heavenly creaminess that doesn't compare. Even the meat-lover in your home will love this one. Would you like some cheese on that? Add two tablespoons of grated Parmigiano Reggiano for an extra bit of magic.

Ingredients

3 cup Asparagus, raw
¹/₂ Onion, sweet, raw
3 Garlic, clove
¹/₂ cup Cashews, raw – soaked for 4 to 8 hours
¹/₄ tsp Cayenne Pepper Powder
1 tbsp Lemon Juice
1 tbsp Olive Oil
2 cup Vegetable Broth, low-sodium
¹/₄ tsp Celery Seeds

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Chop off the ends of the asparagus, cut in half, drizzle in oil, and roast 25 to 30 minutes with the peeled garlic cloves and onion until tender. Let cool to room temperature.

Add all room temperature ingredients to your nutribullet and blend for 30 seconds or until smooth.

Heat soup over the stove until warm and serve.

Enjoy!

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Nutritional information

Recipe: Cream of Asparagus Soup

Serving in this recipe: 2

Calories: 340
Total Fat: 23 g	34.6%
Saturated Fat: 4 g	18.7%
Cholesterol: 0 mg	0%
Sodium: 126.6 mg	5.3%
Total Carbs: 28 g	9.5%
Dietary Fiber: 6 g	25.2%
Sugar: 12 g
Protein: 11 g	23.4%
Vitamin A: 5.4%	Vitamin C: 37.3%
Calcium: 9.1%	Iron: 39.2%