Instant Pot Asparagus Soup

Name: Instant Pot Asparagus Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 3 cups asparagus (trimmed); 1 onion (chopped); 2 garlic cloves (chopped); 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 sweet potatoes (peeled and diced); 6 cups vegetable broth; 2 tsp. basil pesto; ½ cup heavy cream; Salt and pepper

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I love asparagus in spring when they are in season I can eat them almost every day. I'm always looking for a new way to prepare them. This is how I discovered this Instant Pot Asparagus Soup. I had a lot of asparagus in the fridge and a little pesto left, what a nice combination of ingredients. I tried and I was not disappointed.

Instant Pot Asparagus Soup is perfect for your spring or summer dinner. It is so good, especially in the spring when you have fresh asparagus in the market. A great recipe that is easy to follow, quick to make, and healthy is always. Everyone will like this dish…and trust me they will. I promise!

This recipe is perfect for Mother’s Day lunch or dinner, Easter brunch, or if you are planning a meal for vegetarians.

The Ingredients

Asparagus
Sweet potatoes
Pesto
Onion
Garlic
Fresh Basil
Broth
Heavy cream

See recipe card for quantities

Step by Step Instructions

In the instant pot, select sauté mode and soften the onion and garlic in oil

all the ingredients in the instant pot ready to be cooked

Add asparagus, sweet potatoes, pesto, and vegetable stock. Close the lid of the instant pot, place the valve in the sealing position. Select manual and cook on high pressure for 5 minutes. (it will take about 20 minutes for the pressure to rise and start cooking.

hand immersion blender in the soup purée

Add the heavy cream and with an immersion blender reduce to purée.

Tips for your Asparagus

The size of the asparagus is not an indicator of quality or flavor; thick asparagus is just more ripe than the thin variety. Instead, look for bright green or purple-tinted stems. Make sure the tips are closed and compact.
To properly store your asparagus, cut the bottom of the stem and wrap them in a damp towel. Refrigerate in a plastic bag for up to three days.
To prepare your asparagus, use a vegetable peeler to remove the outer layer. This will remove most of the filaments.

FAQ'S

How long does asparagus soup last in the fridge?

The soup will keep well for 3-4 days in an airtight container in the fridge.

Can you freeze asparagus?

Once drained and patted dry, lay the asparagus on a tray and freeze until frozen solid. Transfer to labeled resealable freezer bags, ensuring you remove any excess air before sealing. Blanched asparagus are best used within a year

How do you know if asparagus has gone bad?

There's mold. If there's any fuzzy action on the spears, or there are black spots here and there, that asparagus is no good.
It's soft or mushy. The tips usually darken and go limp first, then the stalks go wrinkly.
It smells funky

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