Asparagus, Lemon, and Mint Soup

Name: Asparagus, Lemon, and Mint Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 shallot, chopped; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint; sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 cups chicken stock, or more if needed; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 hard-boiled egg, chopped

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This soup is easy to make. Asparagus has a strong flavor by itself, so I chose to add a few mint leaves and lemon zest to give it a wonderfully fresh aroma!

Recipe by fromgardentosoupbowlcom

Updated on January 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

2

Yield:

2 servings

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Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 shallot, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 cups chicken stock, or more if needed
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 hard-boiled egg, chopped

Directions

Cut tips from 6 asparagus spears, about 1 1/2 inches from the top; reserve for garnish later. Chop the remaining asparagus into chunks.
Heat olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat; cook and stir shallot in the hot oil until softened, about 3 minutes. Add chopped asparagus; season with mint, salt, and pepper. Cook until asparagus are slightly tender, about 3 minutes.
Pour chicken stock into asparagus mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until asparagus are tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Stir in lemon zest.
Blend soup using a hand blender or a food processor until smooth.
Bring a small pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook asparagus tips in the boiling water until just turning bright green, about 2 minutes. Strain asparagus tips and run under cold water to stop the cooking process. Garnish soup with asparagus tips and hard-boiled egg.

Cook's Note:

You may substitute a leek for the shallot, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

173	Calories
10g	Fat
15g	Carbs
9g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 173
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g	13%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Cholesterol 107mg	36%
Sodium 884mg	38%
Total Carbohydrate 15g	5%
Dietary Fiber 5g	18%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 9g
Vitamin C 17mg	83%
Calcium 86mg	7%
Iron 8mg	42%
Potassium 586mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.