Almost Raw Asparagus Soup with Yogurt and Almonds
- Level: Easy
- Total: 25 min
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook: 15 min
- Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
1 pound asparagus
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups low-salt chicken broth
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/4 cup Greek yogurt, for garnish
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, roughly chopped, for garnish
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Toss the asparagus and oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast the asparagus until lightly roasted but still crunchy, about 5 minutes. Cool the asparagus slightly.
- Combine 1 cup water, the asparagus, broth and lemon juice in a blender and puree until very smooth, about 2 minutes. Transfer the soup to a medium heavy saucepan and heat the soup. Stir in the mint and lemon zest and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Divide the soup among bowls and garnish with the Greek yogurt and almonds.
