Instant Pot Cream of Asparagus Soup Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 20 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Instant Pot Cream of Asparagus Soup Recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

4 slices bacon

diced

½ onion

diced

3 cloves garlic

minced

2 pounds asparagus

cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces

2 ½ cups chicken broth

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 cup heavy whipping cream

Soup, Stew and Chili

Directions

Step 1

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) select Saute function and add olive oil. Add bacon to warmed oil and saute for 2 minutes. Stir in onion and continue cooking until onion is soft and translucent about 5 minutes. Add garlic and asparagus. Cook 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 2

Pour chicken broth over asparagus mixture and bring to a boil. Turn Saute mode off and press the Manual mode. Close and lock the lid. Select High pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 3

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

Step 4

Puree asparagus mixture with an immersion blender until smooth. Mix in cream and select Saute function. Cook until soup is warmed through but not boiling. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Information

Instant Pot Cream of Asparagus Soup Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 355.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 10.8g 22%

Carbohydrates: 14.9g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 5.2g 21%

Sugars: 6.2g

Fat: 29.8g 46%

Saturated Fat: 15.5g 78%

Cholesterol: 95.2mg 32%

Vitamin A Iu: 2595.7IU 52%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.2mg 40%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 20%

Vitamin C: 15.9mg 27%

Folate: 126.1mcg 32%

Calcium: 106.3mg 11%

Iron: 5.2mg 29%

Magnesium: 42.8mg 15%

Potassium: 607.9mg 17%

Sodium: 1545.4mg 62%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 41%

Calories From Fat: 268.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.