Spicy Potato and Asparagus Soup

Spicy Potato and Asparagus Soup

by Bertha Morrison 2 years ago
5 (1)
1 hour
239.2 kcal
43.9 g carbs
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Description

Spicy potato and asparagus come together to make a hearty and healthy comfort food.

Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • 1 large jalapeno, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 6 potatoes, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons beef bouillon
  • 1 bunch asparagus, bottom halves removed and spears cut into inch-long pieces
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • ground black pepper to taste
Directions
  1. 1. Heat oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add celery, carrot, onion, jalapeno pepper, and garlic. Cook and stir until onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Add potatoes and enough water to cover. Add bouillon and bring to a boil, about 5 minutes. Cook until potatoes and carrots are soft, about 40 minutes.
  2. 2. Remove soup from heat and use a hand blender to puree until creamy. Add asparagus and bring soup to a boil. Cook until asparagus is tender but not soft, about 5 minutes more. Add salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 6 servings
calories: 239.2 kcal
carbohydrates: 43.9 g
protein: 6.8 g
saturated fat: 0.8 g
cholesterol: 0.3 mg
sodium: 2799.9 mg
fiber: 7 g
sugar: 4.7 g