Vegan Asparagus Soup Food

CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP (VEGAN)

Steps:

• Chop the asparagus (if using frozen, steam or microwave it a little first), reserving the tips.
• Put the asparagus, onion, garlic and broth in a large saucepan.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium heat and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
• Put contents of saucepan into blender.
• Add the flour, soy milk, soy sauce and basil.
• Process until smooth.
• Return the soup to the saucepan and add the asparagus tips.
• Cook over medium heat until the soup thickens and is heated through.
• Season to taste with salt and fresh cracked pepper and serve.

VEGAN CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP

Steps:

• Combine coconut oil and onion in a large pot over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, salt, rosemary, thyme, and pepper; cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add asparagus. Cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and add cashews, vegetable broth, and coconut milk. Bring to a low boil, cover, and simmer until asparagus is tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Turn off heat and stir in lemon juice. Let stand until cooled slightly.
• Puree asparagus soup using an immersion blender until smooth. Garnish with chopped parsley.

CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic, and saute 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add asparagus and saute another 4 minutes. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer and cook for 30 minutes, until asparagus is very tender. *Carefully transfer to a blender and puree until smooth. Return to saucepan, stir in sour cream and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer to serving bowls. Dust with paprika and serve.
• *When blending hot liquids: Remove liquid from the heat and allow to cool for at least 5 minutes. Transfer liquid to a blender or food processor and fill it no more than halfway. If using a blender, release one corner of the lid. This prevents the vacuum effect that creates heat explosions. Place a towel over the top of the machine, pulse a few times then process on high speed until smooth.

ASPARAGUS SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in heavy bottomed soup pot. Add the onions, carrots, and celery and saute until the onions are translucent. Add the ground cumin and coriander seed and stir with vegetables for about 2 minutes. Add the stock and bring to boil. Turn down to simmer, and add the diced potatoes and thyme. When potatoes are soft, add the asparagus and frozen spinach and simmer for about 10 minutes until asparagus is fully cooked but still green. Puree soup in a blender or food processor and return to the soup pot. Add cream and lemon rind, bring to a boil, and then turn down to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper and serve with toasted croutons, if desired

VEGAN LEMON ASPARAGUS SOUP

Steps:

• Sautee the leeks in oil until soft and translucent.
• Add the potatoes and the stock, and simmer until the potato is tender, and cooked through.
• Add in the asparagus, and just blanch for only a couple of minutes until just tender. Be careful not to over cook them.
• We want to preserve the vibrant green colour, and nutritional value. Allow the soup to cool slightly.
• Then blend thoroughly, until smooth and creamy, Return to the stove, and reheat.
• Season with Celtic sea salt, and then pour in the fresh lemon juice gradually - tasting periodically until you achieve your perfect blend.
• The soup is best if it is really lemony. It has a tangy zing and tastes alive and really heightens the natural flavour of the asparagus.
• Season with nutmeg and serve with an extra lemon wedge. YUM!

CREAMY VEGAN ASPARAGUS SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Spray a large pasta pot with the cooking spray and add 1 Tbsp. of the olive oil, and slightly brown the oil on medium (this may appear as "burning" the oil, but it is crucial to have this flavor).
• 2. When oil has reached a light golden brown color, add the onions and sauté until they are clear. Add a pinch of salt.
• 3. Add the cauliflower and sauté for about 5 min., or until slightly tender.
• 4. Add 6 spears of chopped asparagus and continue to sauté for another 3 minutes, or until the asparagus is slightly tender.
• 5. Add 1/2 cup of the vegetable broth and let simmer on med-low for another 10 min. or so.
• 6. Add another cup of broth and return the heat to medium, allowing to simmer while continuously stirring.
• 7. Once it appears to have a reduced slightly, remove the mixture from the heat and put into a heat resistant bowl. Allow to cool.
• 8. Once the mixture has become room temperature, use a hand-blender or food processor to blend until smooth (with little to no chunks).
• 9. Spray a clean pot with more spray and add 1 Tbsp. of olive oil.
• 10. Add the garlic and sauté until golden brown.
• 11. Add the rest of the asparagus chopped and sauté for about 5 min. or until tender and add the remainder of the vegetable broth.
• 12. Add the blended mixture to the pot and allow to simmer on med-low for about 10 min. and add spices to taste.
• 13. Turn off the heat and stir in the almond milk. Allow to mix well and then serve.