Pressure Cooker Asparagus Soup
Pressure Cooker Asparagus Soup is a light and healthy spring or summer meal that takes only minutes to prepare and cook. Serve it as a meal or as a side!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
- 2 pounds fresh asparagus with the bottom 1/3 removed + cut into small pieces
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 small lemon zest + juice
- salt and pepper to taste
Using saute setting on pressure cooker, cook asparagus and onion in olive oil for about 5 minutes until fragrant and golden brown while stirring occasionally. Add garlic, stir, and saute for an additional minute.
Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Cover, lock, and set to high pressure for 5 minutes. Quick release pressure to remove lid.
Blend until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!
Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 867mg | Potassium: 733mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1738IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 6mg