This Asparagus Spinach Soup just looks and tastes like a big ol’ bowl of springtime goodness. It’s a light soup that has a few simple ingredients and takes minutes to make. When you have so few ingredients, they really shine through. Sometimes simple is best, don’t ya think?
Two bowls of asparagus spinach soup alongside some pesto and parmesan cheese.
The weather around here is most definitely not Spring-like…all the more reason to make asparagus and spinach soup, isn’t it? The day that I took these pictures it was actually beautiful outside, sun shining. However, aside from that, April has been yuck. It has been raining like crazy and the wind would blow ya head right off. I shouldn’t be surprised, though, as it’s often windy around here. We leave our bbq out all year round and this weekend it totally blew over from the wind. It was old by now, though, so no biggie. Surprisingly enough, we had just bought a new bbq that hubby put together this past weekend. It’s not ‘activated’ as I like to say just yet (meaning we haven’t used it). That baby better work, too, cause hubby got the box torn up into a bazillion pieces, so no return-zies. We had quite a laugh at that one the other night.
Asparagus Spinach Soup
Well, hellooooo there Spring! So happy to see you! Let’s kick it off with a big, bright bowl of asparagus spinach soup! Love using what’s in season, don’t you?
Making soup is actually one of my favourite things to make. Bit of this, bit of that and you have a meal. I went off my head (aka a little crazy) and got too excited at all the produce at Costco and bought too much. Usual. What was I thinking buying 4 lbs of asparagus? Seriously. Do you guys get like that? When you walk into the grocery store and see all the fresh fruit and veggies, all the beautiful colours, and you don’t know where to start. So inspiring!
What’s so great about this asparagus spinach soup?
- It’s made in under 30 minutes
- It’s chocked full of good-for- you ingredients with lots of vitamins & minerals, aka feel good food
- This soup is vegan and gluten free
- Most importantly – it tastes delicious!
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I’m always up for having soup, especially when it’s super light, healthy and I can eat the entire pot without feeling I need to get on the treadmill for days. Know what I’m saying? Because it’s so light, it’s not that you’re gonna ‘eat a busser’ anyway (as we sometimes say here in Newfoundland), ya know eat until it hurts, lol. This is a good thing, especially since the Summer season will soon be knocking and you may want to sport that bathing suit or shorts. Honestly, though, for me fall is my jam…I love September/October weather. Not too cold that you’re freezing, but cold enough that you can wear a cute scarf and light-ish jacket and don’t even get me started on pumpkin spice everything. Anywho, sidetracked…..
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Tips for Making this Asparagus Spinach Soup
- This asparagus spinach soup itself is dairy free soup (and vegan), but if you want to amp it up with some pesto or some parmesan you totally can (but don’t forget that if you use certain garnishes, the meal won’t be vegan).
- There’s some chili in here to add just a little kiss of spice. If you want more, add it or you can omit if that’s your thing.
- Don’t omit the squeeze of lemon juice…it really brightens the soup and adds a little somethin’.
- Unsalted vegetable stock was used in this recipe. That way, you can control the salt content better.
- Enjoy this soup for a nice light lunch or part of multi course meal.
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Other Easy Soup Recipes you May Enjoy
- Curried Carrot & Sweet Potato Soup
- Vegan Broccoli Soup
- Spicy Lentil Soup with Kale
- Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Soup
- or you may enjoy these 20 soup and sandwich recipes
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Hopefully, the weather will turn half decently nice some time soon, otherwise I might pack everything up and move someplace warm, lol. Right now, though, I’ll gladly live vicariously through food and dreaming of white sandy beaches. Believe me, I have no problem with that ’cause girl loves to eat, or girl heart food 😉
Until next time, you guys, have a lovely week (wherever you may be) and chit chat soon 🙂
~Dawn
P.S. If you think this asparagus spinach soup will make your belly happy too, please be sure to hit that Pin button. Many thanks, you guys! XO
Asparagus & Spinach Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion -minced
- 3 cloves garlic -minced
- 2 pencil chili peppers -sliced (or 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper)
- 1 lb asparagus -woody ends removed, and stalks cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 cups vegetable stock -I used 'unsalted'
- 2 cups baby spinach -packed
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- To a pot on the stovetop on medium low heat add olive oil. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- To onion, add garlic and chili and cook 1 minute.
- Add asparagus, salt and pepper to onion mixture and cook about 5 minutes.
- Add stock to pot, bring heat to low simmer, cover and cook about 5-10 minutes until asparagus is tender.
- Add spinach to pot, along with nutmeg and cook just until wilted about 1-2 minutes. Turn off heat.
- Using an immersion blender, blend until soup is smooth. Stir in lemon juice and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
Ambi
April 11, 2016 at 2:51 amThis looks super yummy!! Love the fact that its green 🙂 I Love trying new recipes for soups because my daughter loves soap. Would yoy like to follow each other Bloglovin and other social media 🙂 x
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Girl Heart Food
April 11, 2016 at 8:05 pmThanks Ambi! Love soup too! Definitely a go-to meal for me 🙂
Smitha
April 8, 2016 at 10:42 amLooks yummy. Soup is my favorite. I can gulp any amount of this soup. iam tuned to your blg for more recipes
Girl Heart Food
April 8, 2016 at 10:52 amThanks so much, Smitha 🙂
Miriam - londonkitchendiaries.com
April 8, 2016 at 5:51 amI love easy, healthy and delicious recipes and yours looks just like that! Hope you can activate your new BBQ soon 😉
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April 7, 2016 at 12:42 pmYes for delicious and fresh and seasonal and spring-y and soup….I love everything about this! I’ll take a ladle or two or five, please! 🙂
Girl Heart Food
April 7, 2016 at 12:47 pmSure thing, Annie 😉 Thanks so much for the comment! Hope you’re having a great week! Cheers girl!
All That I'm Eating
April 7, 2016 at 12:40 pmWhat a great colour, bet it tastes like a bowl of spring!
Girl Heart Food
April 7, 2016 at 12:46 pmThanks so much, Caroline 🙂
demeter | beaming baker
April 7, 2016 at 11:27 amDawn, I just need like one big, gigantic bowl of this Springtime goodness. The weather is being a real pain in my pumpkin spice buns, ya know? So I feel ya. Hehe. Love that you created a vegan soup! Plus, I get happy just looking at it. 🙂 Pinning!
I am just the same with the 4lbs of asparagus. Imagine if you and I went grocery shopping together, it would be all over. Maybe they’d just hand us a huge pallet when we walked in. lol. Anyway, I hope you get to break in the BBQ soon. Fingers so crossed. 🙂 Have a great weekend Dawn! xoxo
Girl Heart Food
April 7, 2016 at 12:37 pmOh my goodness, Demeter, that was so funny (pumpkin buns) 🙂 🙂 🙂 Thanks for the pin, girly! If they handed us a palette, everyone would think we ran a restaurant or something, lol. Either that, or we love to eat, which I know I do. Maybe a little too much! I hope we get to break the bbq in soon too. Rain or shine, that baby is coming out within the next week or two. Have a great weekend too!! xo
David @ Spiced
April 7, 2016 at 8:52 amOh geez. I’ve put two BBQ’s together in my life…and that’s two too many. Those things come in about a zillion pieces. I swear it took me like 4 hours to put the last one together! But let’s talk soup and buying in bulk, shall we? I always buy in bulk. Sometimes on purpose. Sometimes on oops, why did I buy 15 pounds of potatoes? Great use of the asparagus in this one. This is most definitely a great spring soup! Nice to “meet” ya, Dawn!
Girl Heart Food
April 7, 2016 at 9:25 amI know, don’t they? Hubby usually puts the bbqs together; I wouldn’t know where to start! I just usually get to enjoy the end product, lol 🙂 Some bulk items we can get through (like oranges), but others not so much; then I wonder what I’m gonna do with it. Don’t like to waste anything, that’s for sure. Thanks so much, David, for stopping by and for the lovely comments. Very nice to ‘meet’ you too! Have a great weekend 🙂
Tracy | Baking Mischief
April 7, 2016 at 12:49 amOh man, I have been there with the Costco produce trap. I know in my head that one person cannot possibly eat 2 dozen nectarines before they go bad, but my heart makes me buy them every time. 😉
This soup looks fantastic! I love that it’s vegan and am dying to give asparagus soup a try. Somehow I’ve gone my entire life without having soupified asparagus!
Girl Heart Food
April 7, 2016 at 9:20 amTotally there with ya! It just all looks so good and it’s hard to resist. I love your word ‘soupified.’ I had a little chuckle out of that one. It’s a great way to describe making soup of an ingredient, though, lol. Thanks for the lovely comments, Tracy!!
Serena @ Serena's Kitchen
April 6, 2016 at 7:08 pmYum! That soup looks so good (and healthy!).I wouldn’t mind making some soup to get through the cold days (but I know spring’s around the corner… i hope!) … and I’m totally with you about going overboard with the “OMG.. MUST… BUY… EVERYTHING!” except for me it’s Bulk Barn. It looks like such a good deal until you realize you put 2kg of Reese’s Pieces in that little plastic bag LOL … Have a great week Dawn! 🙂
Girl Heart Food
April 7, 2016 at 9:18 amThanks so much, Serena! Bulk Barn is pretty awesome, too. I usually go there around the holidays when I’m doing a bunch of baking. Oh, those Reese’s Pieces are so good, aren’t they? I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t have any probably with having that much of them; they wouldn’t last too long, lol. Have a great week too girl 🙂
Kevin | Keviniscooking
April 6, 2016 at 5:48 pmI’m loving this time of year with everyones vibrant, colorful and tasty Spring recipes and this is no exception. I tend to go a bit overboard at this time of year buying all the fresh vegetables I can, but if I have too much and don’t use them up right away freezing and soups are their destiny!
Girl Heart Food
April 7, 2016 at 9:16 amMe too, Kevin! Freezing is a great idea; makes for easy weeknight meals. Thanks for the comments and hope you have a lovely upcoming weekend 🙂
Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks
April 6, 2016 at 12:51 amI’m definitely guilty of diving into a pile of veggies at the grocery or farmers market and needing a truck to get them all home! This soup looks like the perfect use of what you stocked up on! I hope the grill survives that crazy wind!
Girl Heart Food
April 6, 2016 at 9:37 amThanks Rachelle! I don’t like wasting food and when I can make a delicious recipe out of what I have, all the better, right 🙂 ? Hope you’re having a great week!
marcie
April 5, 2016 at 9:42 pmI do get crazy and buy too much produce at times — all the colors and varieties get me into trouble! This soup is such a pretty color that screams spring, and it looks so creamy and delicious!
Girl Heart Food
April 5, 2016 at 9:54 pmI’m glad I’m not the only one 🙂 Least it’s not junk food, right 😉 ? Thanks for stopping by, Marcie and I appreciate the lovely comments!
Jill
April 5, 2016 at 1:50 pmLooks Delish, cannot wait to try.
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Girl Heart Food
April 5, 2016 at 2:18 pmThanks Jill! Hope you enjoy 🙂
Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat
April 5, 2016 at 12:19 pmWhat a great, healthy soup! The weather here in April thus far as been equally unpredictable. Windy. Two days ago 50, yesterday 75, today 45, and a chance of snow next week. What is this? I thought March was supposed to be unpredictable!
Girl Heart Food
April 5, 2016 at 12:35 pmThanks so much, Shelby! I guess that means (hopefully) we are in for a good Summer 🙂
Kathryn @ Family Food on the Table
April 5, 2016 at 12:00 pmTwo of my favorite veggies in this soup! It’s so perfect for spring time when we’re doing that back-and-forth game between cold and warm days. Plus, it’s so light and fresh, which I’m all about this time of year! And um, yes, thanks for a recipe that I can tuck into bowl after bowl and not feel like a giant blob by the end of it!
Hope you get less wind, more sun and a chance to try out your new BBQ soon 🙂 Cheers girl!
Girl Heart Food
April 5, 2016 at 12:03 pmHahaha….so true, Kathryn. Here’s to not feeling like a giant blob after eating 😉 I’m right there with ya….bring on the nice weather! I’d say nice weather or not, pretty soon that new bbq is coming out ’cause bbq and grilling is the best, isn’t it? Thanks for the lovely comments 🙂
Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop
April 5, 2016 at 9:41 amLoving all the freshness in this soup! The color definitely says ‘spring’ I hope your weather turns into spring weather soon so you can try out that new grill! In the meanwhile, stay inside with a nice bowl of soup!
Girl Heart Food
April 5, 2016 at 9:55 amThanks Kathy! I know, so looking forward to using the bbq, that’s for sure! Won’t be long now 🙂 I like your thinking – staying inside with this soup sounds perfect 😉
Kate @ Framed Cooks
April 5, 2016 at 9:40 amThis is pretty much a soup bowl full of springtime if you ask me! And the perfect warm lunch for me, since it is (not fair!!) 21 degrees out this morning.
Girl Heart Food
April 5, 2016 at 9:43 amOh, that’s awesome, Kate! We have snow coming today/tomorrow. Thanks so much for stopping by & appreciate the comments 🙂
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April 5, 2016 at 12:35 amI just bought 3 pounds of asparagus today – I couldn’t help myself! First bunch of it got made tonight – my oldest daughter and I love it – everyone else, not so much. Ha – more for us! Turns out our chickens love asparagus ends – those chickies are in luck 🙂 Your asparagus spinach soup sounds (and looks) absolutely delicious. I’m thinking I’m gonna have to run out for spinach this week….
Meghan | Fox and Briar
April 4, 2016 at 11:23 pmYum, this is such a springy soup! I totally buy the produce at costco and then sometimes end up wondering what I was thinking. I’ve gotten pretty good at knowing what we can eat before it goes bad and what we can’t. I actually have bought asparagus there TWICE this spring, and had no problem using it up though! (Might be the recipe testing that helped with that, ha!). Anyway, totally digging this spring soup, and your photos look great by the way! Pinning!
Girl Heart Food
April 5, 2016 at 9:15 amCostco is so great, though, isn’t it? The recipe testing would certainly help with using up your produce, that’s for sure! And I do love asparagus. I guess this time, it is got away from me where I had a bunch of other produce in the fridge. Oh well! Least I got a chance to make this delicious soup, right? It was a beautiful day when I took these photos, so I lucked out with some great natural light. Thanks so much for the comments, Meghan 🙂
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice
April 4, 2016 at 10:49 pmThis definitely looks like a perfect bowl of springtime goodness, Dawn! I love the combination of asparagus and spinach. I’ve never had a soup like this before, so this is totally calling my name! Sounds so delicious and fresh!
Girl Heart Food
April 5, 2016 at 9:11 amIt definitely is, Gayle! Hope you get a chance to try it soon. Thanks for the comments 🙂
Amanda | Yum In Your Tum
April 4, 2016 at 10:08 pmOh this looks and sounds delicious! I just seen this on twitter and re-tweeted it. 🙂 I love that you made it have a little kick to it. I like my soups a little spicy! You are in Canada so I assume you are in the bad weather my mom called complaining about. Down here in Georgia is beautiful right now…don’t mean to rub it in, lol! I will happily enjoy soup on a hot day though! LOVE THIS!
Girl Heart Food
April 5, 2016 at 9:10 amThanks so much, Amanda! Appreciate that 🙂 I like my soups a little spicy too. We are supposed to get so much snow tonight/tomorrow. Can’t believe that it’s April and we are still getting snow. Unreal. I bet it is super warm in Georgia! So nice! Thanks so much for the comments, girl. Have a great week!
Erin @ Thanks for Cookin'!
April 4, 2016 at 6:30 pmAll this soups needs is some crispy buttery croutons! Hehehe! 😛 I love the simple ingredients turned fantastic meal. Just perfect!
Girl Heart Food
April 4, 2016 at 7:17 pmOh, yeah! That would be totally awesome too ’cause I loves me some buttery crispy bread 😉 ! Yum! Thanks for the comments, Erin 🙂 Have a great week!
Maddy
April 4, 2016 at 5:10 pmI’m obsessed with making and eating soup. And I love both spinach and asparagus. So I pretty much NEED to make this. I’ve been on a health kick lately and this looks so yummy, healthy, and easy to make! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Girl Heart Food
April 4, 2016 at 7:16 pmAwesome, Maddy! You’d love this soup then! Enjoy 🙂 Have a lovely week!
karrie @ Tasty Ever After
April 4, 2016 at 3:57 pmIt hasn’t been very Spring-like around here in NH lately either. Snowed yesterday and snowing today. Boooooooooooo! Freaking ridiculous BUT I do have fresh asparagus and spinach that I just bought at the grocery store. Gonna make this soup and the pesto on the side (cos that’s a genius idea) 🙂
Can’t wait to see pics of the new grill in action!!! Woooohoooo!
Girl Heart Food
April 4, 2016 at 7:15 pmUgh, that sucks. Snow here tomorrow 🙁 Bring on the nice weather, right? Hope you like the recipe, Karrie! Love to hear if you try it. Stay tuned for some bbq pics in the coming months. Pizza on the bbq is an absolute favourite of mine!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary
April 4, 2016 at 3:06 pmWhen springtime rolls around I can’t help but buy all the spring produce, so I’m with you girlfriend! This soup looks scrumptious! Loving that you kept it simple and let the asparagus & spinach shine! Springtime eats up in here! Cheers!!
Girl Heart Food
April 4, 2016 at 7:12 pmI know, so hard not to buy one of everything in the produce aisle! Thanks for the comments, Cheyanne 🙂 Appreciate it!
Vivian | stayaliveandcooking
April 4, 2016 at 1:53 pmHelloooo Spring indeed! I love it so much. And your soup sounds delicious, so healthy! I’d like a bowl please. 🙂
Girl Heart Food
April 4, 2016 at 7:10 pmThanks Vivian! It sure is 🙂 Have a great week, girl!