Asparagus, Lemon, and Mint Soup Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 servings

Asparagus, Lemon, and Mint Soup Recipe

Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus

trimmed

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 shallot

chopped

1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

2 cups chicken stock

or more if needed

1 teaspoon lemon zest

1 hard-boiled egg

chopped

Soup, Stew and Chili

Directions

Step 1

Cut tips from 6 asparagus spears about 1 1/2 inches from the top; reserve for garnish later. Chop the remaining asparagus into chunks.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat; cook and stir shallot in the hot oil until softened about 3 minutes. Add chopped asparagus; season with mint salt and pepper. Cook until asparagus are slightly tender about 3 minutes.

Step 3

Pour chicken stock into asparagus mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until asparagus are tender 12 to 15 minutes. Stir in lemon zest.

Step 4

Blend soup using a hand blender or a food processor until smooth.

Step 5

Bring a small pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook asparagus tips in the boiling water until just turning bright green about 2 minutes. Strain asparagus tips and run under cold water to stop the cooking process. Garnish soup with asparagus tips and hard-boiled egg.

Nutritional Information

Asparagus, Lemon, and Mint Soup Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 173.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 9.4g 19%

Carbohydrates: 14.5g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 5g 20%

Sugars: 5.8g

Fat: 10.3g 16%

Saturated Fat: 2g 10%

Cholesterol: 106.7mg 36%

Vitamin A Iu: 2170.7IU 43%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.1mg 31%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 20%

Vitamin C: 16.6mg 28%

Folate: 138.6mcg 35%

Calcium: 85.9mg 9%

Iron: 7.5mg 42%

Magnesium: 42.2mg 15%

Potassium: 586.4mg 16%

Sodium: 884.4mg 35%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 35%

Calories From Fat: 92.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.