asparagus soup
spring green, silky
hot flash cook
Hot Flash Cook Asparagus Soup
serves 4
ingredients
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oilheart health
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 lbs fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch piecesbone density (I'm shrinking!)blood sugar & pre-diabetes
- 4 cups homemade Vegetable Bone Brothbone density (I'm shrinking!)
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt (plain, full-fat)muscle lossbone density (I'm shrinking!)
- Salt and white pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Nutmeg, pinch
method
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute more.
- Add asparagus pieces and bone broth; bring to a simmer.
- Cook until asparagus is very tender, about 12–15 minutes.
- Blend soup until smooth using an immersion blender or in batches in a regular blender.
- Remove from heat and stir in Greek yogurt until fully incorporated.
- Season with salt, white pepper, lemon juice, and nutmeg.
- Serve hot (do not boil after adding yogurt).
the swaps that make it work
Butter
→ Extra-virgin olive oil
Reduces saturated fat and provides heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and polyphenols.
Heavy cream + whole milk (3/4 cup total)
→ Greek yogurt (1/3 cup)
Cuts saturated fat in half, adds protein for muscle preservation, and introduces probiotics.
Plain vegetable stock
→ Homemade Vegetable Bone Broth with ginger
Homemade broth provides collagen, gelatin, and minerals (especially calcium) for bone density. Ginger adds natural anti-inflammatory warmth without heat spikes.
nutrition per serving
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180 kcal9% DV
Protein
10 g20% DV
Fiber
3 g12% DV
Saturated fat
3 g15% DV
Added sugar
0 g0% DV
Sodium
520 mg23% DV
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Recipes are informational — not medical or dietary advice. Draft — review & adjust.

