Creamy Vegan Asparagus Soup
By
Chiara Ferrante
@FoodieCutie
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This recipe is so good, it's hard to believe that it's completely vegan. One thing that I recommend, is to find as thick an almond milk as you can. Otherwise, a non-dairy heavy cream substitute will do (nut based is preferred, as it adds a great rich flavor). I also really love very robust dishes, so I go heavy on things like cumin and garlic. The last spices in the dish are absolutely to taste. I would even play around with the spices to see what you like best :)
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Notes from the Test Kitchen:
Creamy and delicious! We added a healthy amount of cumin and the flavors blended absolutely perfectly. I love asparagus and am amazed at how much we enjoyed this vegan "cream" soup - can't wait to have it again!
Creamy and delicious! We added a healthy amount of cumin and the flavors blended absolutely perfectly. I love asparagus and am amazed at how much we enjoyed this vegan "cream" soup - can't wait to have it again!
Ingredients
- vegetable cooking spray
- 3 Tbsp
- olive oil, extra virgin
- 1 c
- onion, chopped
- 3 c
- cauliflower, chopped
- 3 c
- vegetable broth
- 18 stick
- asparagus
- 1 clove
- garlic, minced
- 1 pinch
- sea salt
- 1 1/2 c
- almond milk
- black pepper
- basil, dried
- chives, dried
- cumin
Step-By-Step
1Spray a large pasta pot with the cooking spray and add 1 Tbsp. of the olive oil, and slightly brown the oil on medium (this may appear as "burning" the oil, but it is crucial to have this flavor).
2When oil has reached a light golden brown color, add the onions and sauté until they are clear. Add a pinch of salt.
3Add the cauliflower and sauté for about 5 min., or until slightly tender.
4Add 6 spears of chopped asparagus and continue to sauté for another 3 minutes, or until the asparagus is slightly tender.
5Add 1/2 cup of the vegetable broth and let simmer on med-low for another 10 min. or so.
6Add another cup of broth and return the heat to medium, allowing to simmer while continuously stirring.
7Once it appears to have a reduced slightly, remove the mixture from the heat and put into a heat resistant bowl. Allow to cool.
8Once the mixture has become room temperature, use a hand-blender or food processor to blend until smooth (with little to no chunks).
9Spray a clean pot with more spray and add 1 Tbsp. of olive oil.
10Add the garlic and sauté until golden brown.
11Add the rest of the asparagus chopped and sauté for about 5 min. or until tender and add the remainder of the vegetable broth.
12Add the blended mixture to the pot and allow to simmer on med-low for about 10 min. and add spices to taste.
13Turn off the heat and stir in the almond milk. Allow to mix well and then serve.
About Creamy Vegan Asparagus Soup
Main Ingredient: Vegetable
Regional Style: American
Dietary Needs: Vegetarian, Vegan
Collections: Soup's On!, Meatless Mondays
Other Tag: Healthy
Recipe For: The Best Asparagus
