Crock Pot Asparagus Soup

By
Diana Rattray
Diana Rattray
Diana Rattray
Southern-cuisine expert and cookbook author Diana Rattray has created more than 5,000 recipes and articles in her 20 years as a food writer.
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Updated on 11/22/19
asparagus soup
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Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 7 hrs
Total: 7 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 4 servings

This flavorful asparagus soup is easy to prepare and cooks in the slow cooker.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds fresh asparagus (woody ends snapped or cut off)
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 6 green onions (finely chopped)
  • 2 cups baking potatoes (cubed and peeled, 1/2-inch cubes)
  • 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • Garnish: fresh parsley (chopped)

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

  2. Rinse asparagus spears; cut into 1-inch lengths. If desired, reserve a few small asparagus tips to microwave or steam for a garnish for each serving.

  3. In 3 1/2 to 5-quart crock pot combine asparagus with the broth, green onions, and potatoes. Cover and cook LOW for 5 to 7 hours, until the potatoes are tender.

  4. Increase temperature setting to HIGH. With a blender or food processor, puree the vegetable solids in batches, with a little of the cooking liquid, until somewhat smooth.

  5. Return to the liquid remaining in the slow cooker. Stir in the seasoned salt and pepper, tasting and adjusting amount of seasoning to taste.

  6. Cover and cook on high 30 minutes longer. Serve garnished with a few cooked asparagus tips or fresh parsley, if desired.

  7. Enjoy!

Use Caution When Blending Hot Ingredients

Steam expands quickly in a blender, and can cause ingredients to splatter everywhere or cause burns. To prevent this, fill the blender only one-third of the way up, vent the top, and cover with a folded kitchen towel while blending.

Tip

  • A swirl of pureed roasted red pepper with sour cream makes a nice garnish for this soup, also
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
129 Calories
1g Fat
24g Carbs
10g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories 129
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 1056mg 46%
Total Carbohydrate 24g 9%
Dietary Fiber 7g 24%
Protein 10g
Calcium 87mg 7%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)