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Asparagus and Swiss Chard Soup

With seasonal ingredients this Asparagus and Swiss Chard Soup is certainly one that I always look forward to making!
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Servings: 1 serving
Author: Teri-Ann Carty
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Equipment

  • stove

Ingredients

  • ½ white onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ russet potato diced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • pinch chilli flakes
  • 8 cups swiss chard chopped
  • 1 pound asparagus trimmed
  • 5 cups vegetable stock
  • 2 cups water and pepper to taste
  • ¼ avocado
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Instructions

  • Heat a large pot over medium high heat and add olive oil.
  • Add in onion and chilli flakes and saute for 3 minutes. Add garlic and sauce until fragrant. Add in potato and season with salt and pepper.
  • Cut asparagus in 1 inch pieces and add it into a pot. Cook for 1 minute. Add-in stock and bring to boil.
  • Once boiled, reduce and cook on medium-low for 15 minutes.
  • Add in chopped Swiss chard and water.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Once Swiss chard is wilted and veggies are cooked turn off heat.
  • Add soup to the blender in 2 batches. Add in half the 1/4 of avocado in each batch. Blend until smooth.
  • Complete the blending, season one last time and add to bowls to enjoy!

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Asparagus and Swiss Chard Soup
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
647
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
37
g
57
%
Saturated Fat
 
5
g
31
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
25
g
Sodium
 
5359
mg
233
%
Potassium
 
2800
mg
80
%
Carbohydrates
 
74
g
25
%
Fiber
 
20
g
83
%
Sugar
 
25
g
28
%
Protein
 
19
g
38
%
Vitamin A
 
23622
IU
472
%
Vitamin C
 
129
mg
156
%
Calcium
 
314
mg
31
%
Iron
 
16
mg
89
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Macros are provided as an estimate for convenience. Your final numbers will vary depending on ingredient brands, substitutions, and how you portion the recipe.