Easy Asparagus Avocado Soup
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
This creamy green soup is a dream. You'll love how simple but flavorful it is, and it's anti-inflammatory like all of our recipes!
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
soup
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 261 kcal
Ingredients
- 10 thin asparagus, ends trimmed
- 2 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp. sea salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 1 scallion, green only
- 5 fresh basil leaves plus more for garnish
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tsp. pure maple syrup
- ½ tsp. ground cumin
- ¼ tsp. curry powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp. sesame seeds, optional garnish
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Toss the asparagus on the prepared baking sheet with the olive oil, sea salt, and pepper. Roast asparagus for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven; set aside to cool for 5 minutes, then cut the asparagus into 1-inch pieces.
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Puree asparagus, avocado, scallion, fresh basil, unsweetened almond milk, pure maple syrup, ground cumin, and curry powder in a food processor until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Transfer to serving bowls and serve warm, garnish with finely chopped fresh basil and sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Asparagus Avocado Soup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 261
Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat 21g32%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 413mg18%
Potassium 671mg19%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Fiber 9g38%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 865IU17%
Vitamin C 15.7mg19%
Calcium 198mg20%
Iron 3.3mg18%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.