Creamy Asparagus Velouté
Creamy Asparagus Velouté blends tender spears with soy milk and tangy yogurt for a silky, balanced bowl that tastes fresh and uplifting. Hints of lemon brighten each spoonful while Parmesan adds a gentle nuttiness. Ideal as a springtime lunch or an elegant starter for dinner parties.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Asparagus Velouté, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 40
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the asparagus and the onion in a saucepan with 1/2 cup vegetable broth. Bring the broth to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender.
- 2
Reserve a few asparagus tips for garnish. Transfer the remaining vegetable mixture to an electric blender and puree until smooth.
- 3
Melt the butter in the same pan used for simmering the asparagus and onions. Stir while sprinkling in the flour, salt, and pepper, and do not let the flour brown.
- 4
Allow the mixture to cook for only 2 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the remaining 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth and increase the heat. Continue stirring until the mixture comes to a boil.
- 6
Stir the vegetable puree and the milk into the saucepan. Whisk in the yogurt, then add the lemon juice.
- 7
Stir until heated through, then ladle into bowls. Garnish with the reserved asparagus tips. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Calories 159.34 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 9.76 g Moderate 20%
- Carbohydrate 16.21 g 6%
- Total Fat 6.85 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 3.69 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 15.54 mg Moderate 5%
- Sodium 245.64 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 3.75 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 7.46 g --
- Added Sugars 0.14 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 277.2 mg Good Source 21%
- Iron 3.1 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 466.54 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 120.88 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 6.96 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.73 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Creamy Asparagus Velouté is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Asparagus, Black Pepper, and Butter. Each serving provides about 159.34 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Asparagus Velouté made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Asparagus, Black Pepper, Butter, Diced Onion. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Asparagus Velouté?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 159.34 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Asparagus Velouté easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Creamy Asparagus Velouté healthy?
- Creamy Asparagus Velouté has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 159.34 calories and 9.76 g of protein, or 20% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 245.64 mg (11% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.69 g (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Soy, Wheat and Gluten, 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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