Creamy, Healthy Asparagus Soup with Avocado and Fennel

May 04, 2018

Asparagus season is almost in full swing, and there's no better way to eat it than in a creamy soup form. This healthy asparagus soup has all the best qualities of a traditional velouté without any of the added flour or heavy cream.

2 tablespoons olive oil ( plus more for serving )
1 large leek ( white and pale green parts finely chopped )
1 fennel bulb ( thinly sliced )
Kosher salt
4 cups Kettle and Fire Chicken Bone Broth
2 pounds asparagus ( trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces )
1 tablespoon lemon thyme leaves ( minced )
1 lemon ( juiced )
1 avocado ( peeled, pitted, and diced )
Freshly ground black pepper
Greek yogurt for serving (optional)

In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, warm oil. Add leek and fennel and a large pinch of salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until fully softened but not browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in bone broth...

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Nutritions

Calories
1317

Sodium
1094mg
45% DV

Fat
74g
114% DV

Protein
16g
32% DV

Carbs
123g
42% DV

Fiber
11g
45% DV