barefoot contessa’s cream of asparagus soup with turkey bacon delight
Enjoy a delicious, creamy asparagus soup with the delightful addition of turkey bacon in this Barefoot Contessa recipe.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 1 pound asparagus
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Trim and chop the asparagus.
- Cook the turkey bacon in a pot until crispy, then remove and chop.
- In the same pot, sauté chopped onion and garlic until soft.
- Add vegetable broth and asparagus. Simmer until asparagus is tender.
- Blend the soup until smooth.
- Stir in heavy cream, cooked bacon, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional bacon.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit turkey bacon or replace with a plant-based alternative.
- Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Barefoot Contessa, Cream of Asparagus Soup, Turkey Bacon