Ingredients
2 pounds asparagus 1 ½ cups warm water (plus
1 ½ cups warm water (plus 1 to tablespoons vegetable bouillon powder or paste)
2 tablespoons plant butter, optional (for oil-free version)
1 cup plant cream (Oatsome Barrista used in recipe)
2 cups plant milk (oat milk used in recipe)
2 tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander
Pinch of cayenne pepper, to taste
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Microgreens to garnish
Directions
Prepare and Cook Asparagus
1
Prepare asparagus by snapping off the tough ends.
2
Cut tips off and set aside.
3
Cut spears into 1-inch pieces. Place in a soup pot with bouillon water and butter. Simmer until soft.
4
Place in blender and whirl until smooth.
5
Return to soup pot and simmer on low heat.
6
Add asparagus tips when soup is heated through.
Add Remaining Ingredients
7
Blend creamer, milk, cornstarch, coriander, and cayenne. Pour into soup. Heat just until hot, but not boiling, about 5 minutes. Stir often.
8
Taste and adjust seasonings.
9
Stir in lemon juice.
10
Garnish with microgreens, if desired.
Notes
11
If you wish to use the asparagus tips as a garnish, instead of cooking them in the soup, steam them for a minute or two and add to the finished soup when serving.