Simple Slow Cooker Cream of Asparagus Soup
Asparagus is widely regarded as a superfood, and as a result, it has quickly become a very popular ingredient to incorporate in healthy recipes. It is a vegetable packed with fibre, antioxidants and there are even studies suggesting it can help reduce risks of cancer and aids against cognitive decline. In this issue, we are sharing a few of our favourite asparagus based recipes to try.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
- Category: Soups
- Method: Slow cooker
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds green asparagus, washed with ends trimmed
- 1 c. white onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 5 c. vegetable or chicken broth
- ½ c. heavy cream or full fat coconut milk
- A dash of salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the first four ingredients into a crockpot.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- When the soup is finished cooking, take a hand blender and puree. Alternately, use a blender, blending a small amount at a time until smooth.
- Stir in the cream or coconut milk until combined. Add extra cream if desired once served in bowls.
Notes
Tip for Cooking with Asparagus:
Instead of cutting off the ends, they will simply snap off when you bend them. Saves time and ensures you are enjoying the vegetable to the fullest.