
Spring asparagus season is here! And one of my favorite things to do with asparagus is to make soups and dips in my blender! And this super simple recipe is a winner. This is a great way to load up on this very healthy spring veggie.
This Easy 5-Ingredient Asparagus Soup takes just a few minutes to make from start to finish and has a lot of fresh spring-y flavor. Plus I made a video for it- with plenty of cat bloopers per usual.
And check out the nutrient profile for this awesome veggie. Protein, iron, glutathione. I'm in!..
Spring green in this bowl right here.
Asparagus is a healthy veggie my friends! Check this out...
One cup of asparagus contains:
only 27 calories
about 3g of protein (whoa!)
7% RDA potassium
20% RDA vitamin A
12% RDA vitamin C
almost 3g fiber
and wait for it...
16% RDA iron!
Plus vitamins E and K and folate and glutathione (which is a carcinogen-fighting nutrient)
Asparagus may also fight cancer and be a brain booster! (according to this EatingWell article and a few other sources.)
And besides the healthiness of this soup, it tastes amazing. I love the simple flavors of asparagus, garlic, pepper and a hint of cheeziness from the nooch. The walnuts don't really add flavor, they just richen the texture up a bit with healthy fats.
Watch me make it!.. (And be really silly in the kitchen with my cats while I wear my fave Vaute Couture tee..)
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Some other asparagus recipe I love..
Spicy Lemon Asparagus-Cashew Salad Sandwiches - so cute for spring tea time!
And this Asparagus Mushroom Cheezy Pasta Bake..
Green Sunshine Dip to make Asparagus Avocado toast..
Some fancy spins you could take with this recipe..
- Add lemon zest + a squeeze of lemon juice
- Add in ½ avocado to the blend or dice and serve as a topping
- Swirl in vegan plain yogurt or Vegenaise on top
- Add fresh herbs to the blend and as a garnish (fresh basil, parsley and more!)
Another fave asparagus recipe of mine - from 2010: Sunny Asparagus Tapenade
What is your fave asparagus recipe?

Easy 5-Ingredient Asparagus Soup
Ingredients
- 1 bunch organic asparagus, woody ends sliced off
- 2-6 tablespoon nutritional yeast (start with one tablespoon and add more to taste)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoon raw walnuts (possible subs: extra virgin olive oil, ½ avocado or pumpkin seeds)
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- to taste: salt and pepper and smoky paprika
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Slice off the woody ends of your asparagus and rinse the tips in warm water. Roughly cut or hand-break the asparagus in half, for easier boiling and blending.
- Add the asparagus to the boiling water. Boil for about two minutes, just to soften and bring to a bright green color.
- Add the broth, walnuts, nutritional yeast and garlic to the blender while the asparagus is boiling. Then when the asparagus is done, transfer it, using a small strainer, to the blender. Add a pinch of optional black pepper.
- Blend from low to high until smooth. Do a taste test and add more nooch or s&p or walnuts if desired.
- You can keep blending on high or on a "soup" setting on you blender to further warm up, or just serve as warm as it is now. Or you could simmer on the stove for about five minutes to warm and reduce and thicken a bit. Serve with smoky paprika and black pepper on top. Best eaten same day.













Romas David says
No doubt, This recipe looks so delicious in those beautiful pictures!!! Love all those super healthy ingredients!!!
annipopanni says
I cried a little with laughter over the bloopers in the video <3 🙂
Rachel @ Health My Lifestyle says
Oh this looks delicious! Have you had spargelsuppe (white asparagus soup) before? I would have it all the time in germany--it's so creamy and delicious. This recipe reminds me of it. I will definitely have to give it a try!
annipopanni says
oh yes, my grandma made the best white asparagus soup... for the rest of my life, when I eat white asparagus, I will always think of her 😀 she was super frugal, and so, when she had been boiling the asparagus (in order to use it as a side dish to some sunday roast, mostly, alongside with lovely plain potatoes), she never threw the boiling water away, but added some veggie broth and kept it in the fridge. Normally on the next day, she would heat it up again, add some cream, more spices, and some chopped up asparagus pieces. On top, she used to put fresh chives, and served it with roasted sourdough bread. It was one of my childhood faves 🙂
Adriane says
This is so vibrant and beautiful! I'll have to think of a yummy side to go with it!
ska4me says
With asparagus available for $1.99/pound locally the past month or so, I've been eating it non-stop and am thankful for another recipe to try—especially such a simple one—so thanks, Kathy! One question: The past few recipes I've tried printing from your site have come out really, really tiny (like, less than a quarter of the page). Is there some setting that's changed in the code, or...?
Kathy Patalsky says
I've been really into asparagus lately too! (Obviously) I will definitely check on the print tool! Thank you for letting me know.
ska4me says
Yes, sorry, should have mentioned that. Printer icon, in Chrome on a PC running Windows 8. Even the preview looks tiny, and it's only happening on your site. Just trying to help! 🙂
Kathy Patalsky says
I just clicked on the printer icon on the recipe and it came up ok for me in the print preview - but I was just checking on my phone. Are you clicking on the icon in the recipe box?
Lucy says
I made this asparagus soup for breakfast today- I followed the recipe and it is pure perfection! Thank You for the beautiful video.
Kathy Patalsky says
Lucy you are awesome! So fast!! I'm so glad you enjoyed the soup 🙂