Creamy Asparagus Soup with Mushrooms and Gruyere Croutes

Asparagus is often considered a luxury vegetable due to its short growing season and labor-intensive harvesting process.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Creamy Asparagus Soup with Mushrooms and Gruyere Croutes

Cooking Method: Boiling, Sautéing, Simmering Cuisine: French Courses: Lunch, Soup Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Spring

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Asparagus
• 200 gram Mushrooms
• 1 piece Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 4 cup Vegetable broth
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 4 slice Gruyere cheese
• 4 slice Baguette
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Pepper

Instructions

1. Trim the asparagus and cut into small pieces.
2. Slice the mushrooms.
3. Chop the onion and garlic.
4. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pot.
5. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until softened.
6. Add the asparagus and mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes.
7. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
8. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
9. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
10. Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
11. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
12. Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet and top each with a slice of Gruyere cheese.
13. Bake for 5-7 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
14. Serve the soup hot with the Gruyere croutes on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 5g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.