Creamy Asparagus and Rice Soup
Creamy Asparagus and Rice Soup blends tender spears with leek and onion for a mellow, springlike flavor and a softly velvety texture. Puréed rice adds gentle body while a hint of lemon keeps each spoonful bright, with asparagus tips offering a fresh bite. Serve warm for a light lunch or as an elegant starter at dinner.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Asparagus and Rice Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 24 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 64
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the water or stock, asparagus ends, and the separated leek greens into a large stockpot. Warm over low heat and let it simmer while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
- 2
Melt the butter with the oil in a medium sauté pan. Add the leek 'whites', the onion, and the rice; cook, stirring, until the onion starts to brown, about 8 minutes. Pour in 1 cup of warm stock and cook for 10 more minutes.
- 3
Strain the stock to remove the asparagus and leek ends, then return the liquid to the stockpot. Add the contents of the sauté pan to the strained stock along with the asparagus middles, and partially cover the pot. Cook for 12 more minutes.
- 4
Transfer the soup to a food processor and puree it. Strain it back into the stockpot. Season, adding salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste. At the same time, drop the asparagus tips into boiling salted water and cook until tender (about 4 minutes). Serve the soup garnished with a few asparagus tips on top.
- Calories 184.68 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 4.58 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 31.38 g 11%
- Total Fat 6.07 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 2.23 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 7.22 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 29.09 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 11.62 g Good Source 42%
- Total Sugars 18.27 g --
- Added Sugars 14.89 g High 30%
- Calcium 48.1 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 4.01 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 399.82 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 87.67 mcg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin C 9.51 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Creamy Asparagus and Rice Soup is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Asparagus, Black Pepper, Cut Leeks, and Lemon Juice. Each serving provides about 184.68 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Asparagus and Rice Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Asparagus, Black Pepper, Cut Leeks, Lemon Juice, Long-Grain Rice. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Asparagus and Rice Soup?
- About 45 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 184.68 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Asparagus and Rice Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Creamy Asparagus and Rice Soup healthy?
- Creamy Asparagus and Rice Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 184.68 calories and 4.58 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.23 g (11% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 14.89 g (30% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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