Creamy Asparagus Potato Soup is a yummy way to make everyone in your family think you’re a gourmet cook, even if you’re not.  It’s a simple soup to make during the asparagus season and tastes fantastic.

If you’re looking for more amazing homemade soup recipes, try my Hungarian Mushroom Soup recipe or my Creamy White Chicken Chili. They are also wonderful recipes.

The simplicity of the ingredient list lets the asparagus shine and take center stage. Asparagus spears, shallot, Yukon Gold potato, onions, chicken stock, olive oil, butter, and cream make a combination of flavors for this cream of asparagus soup that the entire family will love.

Asparagus is a wonderful spring vegetable to start the season with this perfect recipe for the season. Asparagus potato soup is an incredibly comforting to make on a rainy day in early spring.

Interesting Trivia about Asparagus

An asparagus stalk takes approximately three years to go from seed to harvest. Once your asparagus plant is ready to harvest, it can keep producing for 15 to 20 years, according to Modern Farmer.

Did you know that the thicker the stalk of the asparagus, the older the plant? Asparagus can grow up to 7 inches daily.

California leads the production of asparagus, followed by Michigan and Washington. China produces the most asparagus in the world.

Asparagus tips are not only delicious but healthy for you. They are full of antioxidants and are a good source of Vitamin E and Vitamin K.  

Twenty-two percent of your recommended daily allowance of folic acid is in four spears of asparagus.

Best of all, asparagus stalks are full of folate, which is a B vitamin.  They will help you improve your mood and ward off irritability.

Today was one of those days where I could have used some extra folate!  Halfway through making the soup, I realized I didn’t have any chicken stock left in the freezer.  Calling my neighbors to borrow some chicken stock ended up being a fruitless effort.

So, I headed to the store in a major windstorm to grab some stock.  On the way to the store, branches and debris plummeted onto my car.  I hadn’t realized the storm was that bad when I left.

When I got home with my triumphant chicken stock in hand, I walked into a dark house because the electricity was off.  A couple of hours later, after the electricity was finally restored, I was finally able to test the recipe and sit down to a nice warm bowl of soup – storm and all.

Have you ever had one of those days?  Today was one of them.  This delicious soup made it better though.

I usually love to keep my own chicken stock on hand, and you can easily make Slow Cooker Chicken Bone Broth with this recipe.

If you prefer not to make your own try this organic Chicken Base on Amazon. I used to have cartons of chicken broth taking up lots of storage space, but having the Chicken, Vegetable, and Beef Base version of Better Than Bouillon. (Note to Self: Keep backups, so I don’t have to run to the store!)

I found this recipe in the River Road Recipes IV Welcome Home cookbook. Apparently, it is such a treasure in the south (its authors are the Baton Rouge Junior League), that it was written about in the book The Divine Secrets of Ya-Ya Sisterhood.

We all know that the south has impressive cuisine, so I was pretty happy to stumble upon this book.

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Here’s the Recipe for Creamy Asparagus Potato Soup:

Ingredients for Creamy Asparagus Soup

2 pounds fresh asparagus spears
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped shallots
1 cup chopped onions
1 1/2 cups chopped peeled Yukon Gold potatoes
1/2 cup chopped carrots
6 cups chicken stock
1 cup heavy cream
salt and freshly ground white or black pepper to taste

How to Make Creamy Asparagus Soup

1) Cut off the tips from half the asparagus spear, reserving the stalks. Bring a pot of water to the boiling point and blanch the spears for 30 seconds or until they turn a bright green.

2) Plunge the tips in ice-cold water to stop the cooking, drain, and set aside.

3) Chop up the remaining asparagus into pieces.

4) Heat oil and butter in a Dutch oven or heavy soup pot. Add the onions and chopped shallots for 5-6 minutes, until tender. Make sure you stir constantly.

Add the remaining unblanched asparagus, Yukon gold potatoes, and carrots to the onion mixture in the large pot. Cook over medium heat until the asparagus turns bright green, and stir occasionally.

5) Stir in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to simmer, and cook for 20 minutes or until the potatoes, asparagus and carrots are soft. Stir occasionally.

6) Puree the soup in a blender in batches, return to the stockpot, and heat through again.

7) Add the heavy cream and mix well. Cook until heated all the way through on medium-low. Be careful not to have the soup on too high of a temperature, otherwise the cream will curdle.

8) Season with salt and pepper to taste and ladle into soup bowls. Top with blanched asparagus tips and serve immediately with some crusty bread.

Printable Version Delicious Potato Asparagus Soup Recipe with Nutritional Information:

Tips for making asparagus potato soup:

• You can use russet potatoes or red potatoes instead of Yukon Gold potatoes.
• Add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes instead of regular pepper for a spicier soup.
• If you’re short on time, skip the blanching step.
• You can use an immersion blender or food processor instead of a regular blender to process the soup for a creamy texture.
• You can replace cream of coconut milk in place of heavy whipping cream. (The coconut milk in the can.)
• Crispy crumbled bacon and green onions would make a nice garnish for this creamy asparagus potato soup recipe on top of a dollop of sour cream.
• You can substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth.
• Add a teaspoon of minced garlic to the shallots and onions for a deeper flavor.
• Parmesan croutons would also make a delicious garnish for the cream of asparagus potato soup.
• You can substitute vegan cream and butter. If you use coconut milk, it will be a vegan asparagus soup.
• Almond milk can also replace cream, but the soup won’t be as creamy.

How long does creamy asparagus soup last in the fridge?

When stored correctly in a sealed container, cream of asparagus potato soup will last 3-4 days in the fridge.  

Does asparagus soup freeze well?

I don’t recommend freezing cream of asparagus potato soup because of the cream. Recipes made with dairy usually freeze poorly. They end up having a gritty texture when thawed and reheated.

How to Store Asparagus for Asparagus and Potato Soup

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