Description
Instant Pot Asparagus Soup is a delightful blend of fresh flavors and creamy textures, perfect for any occasion. This quick and healthy soup showcases vibrant asparagus paired with zesty lemon and fragrant herbs, making it an impressive starter or a light main course. In under 30 minutes, you can enjoy a comforting bowl of this nutritious soup that is sure to wow your family and friends. With minimal ingredients and fuss-free preparation in an Instant Pot, you’ll have more time to savor every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds fresh asparagus spears
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 4 cups chicken broth
- Zest and juice of 1 small lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Trim the woody ends off the asparagus and chop the remaining stalks.
- Set your Instant Pot to the sauté function. Heat the olive oil, then add chopped asparagus and onion. Cook for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Add thyme, chicken broth, lemon juice, and zest. Cover, lock the lid, and set to high pressure for 5 minutes.
- Once cooking is complete, perform a quick release to remove the lid carefully.
- Blend until smooth using a blender or immersion blender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg