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A spoon stirs a bowl of asparagus potato soup.

Asparagus Potato Soup

Creamy, cozy asparagus potato soup is crammed with vibrant vegetables like carrots, spinach, and potatoes. Pretty and satisfying!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 97
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 2 carrots peeled and sliced into rounds
  • 1 potato peeled and chopped
  • 1 bunch asparagus, chopped, with the woody ends trimmed and discarded
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 6 cups water
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, carrots, and a pinch of salt, and cook until they are softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the asparagus and stir to combine, then cook for a few minutes more until the asparagus is slightly softened.
  2. Add the water and chopped potatoes, then bring to a boil over medium heat. Lower to a simmer and cook until the vegetables are soft. Add the spinach leaves and cook until they are wilted.
  3. Turn off the heat, stir in the salt and pepper, and, using an immersion blender (or, carefully transfer the soup to a blender), puree the soup until it is smooth and no chunks or threads of vegetables are visible. Add a little more water if you wish for a thinner soup.

Notes

  • Use an immersion blender. I love leaving the ingredients in the pot and using an immersion blender to puree them into a smooth soup. Be careful though, because the vegetables and liquid will be hot (I still prefer this method to pouring the hot soup into a blender and then back into the pot!).
  • Add more spinach. I LOVE spinach and often throw a few more handfuls into the soup than the recipe calls for.
  • Use broth. For an extra flavorful soup, use vegetable broth rather than water (or if you're not a vegetarian you could also try chicken broth).
  • Add cream. If you want to add a little extra luxurious touch, stir in a little heavy cream to each bowl before serving, or try a swirl of sour cream or Greek yogurt (dairy-free if needed).