Low Calorie Lunch

Green Asparagus Soup

with Parmesan and Truffle Foam
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Green Asparagus Soup

Green Asparagus Soup - A delicate soup of green asparagus with the intriguing flavors of parmesan and truffles

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Health Score:
83 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
40 min.
Preparation
Calories:
197
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

Asparagus are packed with powerful potassium and aspartic acid, both of which help drain the body of unecessary water and help support kidney health. 

Served with a slice of toasted whole wheat toast, this frothy soup becomes a well rounded and complete lunch or light dinner.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie197 cal.(9 %)
Protein10 g(10 %)
Fat14 g(12 %)
Carbohydrates6 g(4 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage2 g(7 %)
Vitamin A0.2 mg(25 %)
Vitamin D0.2 μg(1 %)
Vitamin E3.2 mg(27 %)
Vitamin B₁0.1 mg(10 %)
Vitamin B₂0.2 mg(18 %)
Niacin2.8 mg(23 %)
Vitamin B₆0.1 mg(7 %)
Folate65 μg(22 %)
Pantothenic acid1 mg(17 %)
Biotin4.9 μg(11 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.6 μg(20 %)
Vitamin C15 mg(16 %)
Potassium255 mg(6 %)
Calcium280 mg(28 %)
Magnesium35 mg(12 %)
Iron0.9 mg(6 %)
Iodine19 μg(10 %)
Zinc1.2 mg(15 %)
Saturated fatty acids6.7 g
Uric acid37 mg
Cholesterol27 mg
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Ingredients

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2
Ingredients
9 ozs green Asparagus
1 shallot
1 Tbsp butter
14 ozs Vegetable broth
1 oz Parmesan
½ lemon
4 Tbsps Soy creamer
salt
peppers
3 ½ ozs
3 drops Truffle oil
How healthy are the main ingredients?
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Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Pot, 1 Small pot, 1 Measuring cups, 1 Cutting board, 1 Large knife, 1 Small knife, 1 Tablespoon, 1 Wooden spoon, 1 Peeler, 1 Fine grater, 1 Immersion blender, 1 Milk frother

Preparation steps

1.
Green Asparagus Soup preparation step 1

Rinse the asparagus, drain and cut off the bottom ends. Peel the lower third of the asparagus. Cut into approximately 1-inch slices. Peel and finely chop the shallot.

2.
Green Asparagus Soup preparation step 2

Heat the butter in a pot. Sauté the asparagus and shallot over medium heat.

3.
Green Asparagus Soup preparation step 3

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Cook for about 15 minutes on low heat.

4.
Green Asparagus Soup preparation step 4

Meanwhile, the finely grate the Parmesan cheese.

5.
Green Asparagus Soup preparation step 5

Purée the Parmesan cheese, asparagus, shallots and broth with an immersion blender.

6.
Green Asparagus Soup preparation step 6

Squeeze lemon. Stir soy creamer into the soup and season with salt, pepper and lemon juice to taste.

7.
Green Asparagus Soup preparation step 7

Heat (do not boil!) milk, 1 pinch of salt, and truffle oil in a pot. Whip into a milky froth with an immersion blender, small whisk, or an electric milk frother. (The best results are obtained with low-fat milk). Pour the soup into glasses and pour the truffle foam on top. Serve immediately.