Spicy Cream of Asparagus Soup
Spicy Cream of Asparagus Soup blends tender asparagus and potato into a smooth, velvety puree lifted by jalapeño and a dash of hot sauce. It tastes fresh and gently fiery, with sweet onion notes and a rich finish from a touch of cream. Serve it warm for lunch or a light dinner when you want comfort with a lively kick.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spicy Cream of Asparagus Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 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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- 18
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- 2
Cook and stir the onion in the butter until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Pour the chicken broth over the onions and bring it to a boil.
- 4
Stir in the asparagus and potato; cover and cook until the asparagus spears are tender, about 8 minutes.
- 5
Mix in the jalapeno pepper.
- 6
Pour the soup into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway. Hold the lid down with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender with a few quick pulses to get the soup moving before letting it run to puree. Work in batches until smooth and pour into a clean pot.
- 7
Stir in the heavy cream.
- 8
Season with salt, black pepper, and hot sauce.
- Calories 118.2 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 5.48 g Moderate 11%
- Carbohydrate 5.68 g 2%
- Total Fat 7.96 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 4.42 g High 22%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 27.71 mg Moderate 9%
- Sodium 456.47 mg Moderate 20%
- Dietary Fiber 1.99 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 1.84 g --
- Added Sugars 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 37.68 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.99 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 271.66 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 42.85 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 7.79 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Spicy Cream of Asparagus Soup is an American soup recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Asparagus, Butter, Chicken Broth, and Heavy Cream. Each serving provides about 118.2 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spicy Cream of Asparagus Soup?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for soup.
- What is Spicy Cream of Asparagus Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Asparagus, Butter, Chicken Broth, Heavy Cream, Jalapeño Pepper. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Spicy Cream of Asparagus Soup?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Spicy Cream of Asparagus Soup?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 118.2 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spicy Cream of Asparagus Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Spicy Cream of Asparagus Soup healthy?
- Spicy Cream of Asparagus Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 118.2 calories and 5.48 g of protein, or 11% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 456.47 mg (20% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.42 g (22% of the Daily Value). It contains 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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