This creamy asparagus avocado soup is light, refreshing, and packed with nutrients. Naturally dairy-free and low in calories, it’s perfect for spring and can be served hot or cold.
Avocados are also loaded with B vitamins, Vitamin E, fiber, potassium, and both monounsaturated and polyunsaturated healthy fats. As a result, you can puree them and use as a substitute for butter in many baked good recipes.
We’ve gone avocado crazy trying to figure out a way to add them to all our dishes!
Typically green, but also found in white and purple varieties, asparagus is another nutrition powerhouse. It takes about three years after planting before anything can be harvested from it and the season is short-only spring through early summer-so when it’s available, grab as much as you can!
Steamed, roasted, grilled or sautéed asparagus makes a great side dish for any meal and you can serve leftovers cold as a snack or chopped up and tossed into a pasta salad.
This asparagus avocado soup tastes rich and creamy but is actually low fat and only 80 calories a bowl! It can be served hot or cold. The garlic, lime and cumin enhance the delicate avocado flavor but are still mild enough for younger palates. As always, we recommend local, organic ingredients.
2Tablespoonsyour choice oil
½yellow onionchopped roughly
6garlic cloves
½teaspoonsalt
Bunch of asparagusyour hand should just barely fit around it
3 ½cups28 oz broth (vegetable or chicken)
1avocadopeeled, seeded
4teaspoonslime juice
2teaspoonsground cumin
1Tablespoonchopped cilantrooptional
Rinse asparagus and chop 1-2 inches off base to remove toughest part. Steam for 5-7 minutes to soften, then cut roughly into 1 inch pieces. Set aside the top ½ inch and chop finely for garnish.
Add oil to pot and sauté onions and garlic. Add salt and cook until onions are transparent, 5 minutes.
Add steamed asparagus pieces and broth. Bring to a boil and then remove from burner.
If you have a hand immersion blender, add avocado, lime juice and cumin to pot and blend directly in pot. If not, transfer onion and asparagus mixture to a free-standing blender and add the remaining ingredients. Puree until smooth. Salt and pepper to taste.
Top with a spoonful of Greek yogurt or sour cream, chopped cilantro, a drizzle of lime juice and finely chopped asparagus tops.
Whether you’re enjoying it as a light lunch, a cozy dinner starter, or a make-ahead meal, this asparagus avocado soup is a simple and nourishing way to celebrate seasonal produce. It’s proof that healthy can be both flavorful and family-friendly.
Don’t forget to tag us if you try it—we love seeing your kitchen creations! And if you’re looking for more plant-based inspiration, explore our other healthy soup recipes and springtime favorites.
Jeannie notes.. Above is curated for evaluation and recommendation from greenchildmagazine.com
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