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    Instant Pot Asparagus Soup

    Published: Mar 11, 2022 · Modified: Jul 21, 2023 by Sophie Viau

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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

    all the ingredients you need to make this recipe
    • Asparagus
    • Sweet potatoes
    • Pesto
    • Onion
    • Garlic
    • Fresh Basil
    • Broth
    • Heavy cream

    See recipe card for quantities

    Step by Step Instructions

    softened onion in the instant pot

    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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    Instant Pot Asparagus Soup

    Sophie Viau
    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 Pesto and Asparagus Soup.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 35 minutes mins
    Total Time 55 minutes mins
    Course Soup
    Cuisine French
    Servings 8
    Calories 121 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 cups asparagus trimmed
    • 1 onion chopped
    • 2 garlic cloves chopped
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 sweet potatoes peeled and diced
    • 6 cups vegetable broth
    • 2 tsp. basil pesto
    • ½ cup heavy cream
    • Salt and pepper

    Instructions
     

    • In the instant pot, slect sauté mode andsoften the onion and garlic in oil.
    • 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.
    • Release the pressure immediately. Open the lid carefely.
    • Add the heavy cream and with an immersion blender reduce to purée.
    • Season to taste and serve

    Notes

    Stovetop instructions
    • In a saucepan over medium heat, soften the onion and garlic in oil.
    • Add sweet potatoes and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender. Add Asparagus continue cooking for 10 minutes
    • Remove from heat, add cream
    • In a blender or with a hand mixer, reduce to pure purée.
    • Season to taste

    Nutrition

    Calories: 121kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 738mgPotassium: 234mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5007IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword asparagus, soup
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