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Smoky Asparagus Soup

This Smoky Asparagus Soup is rich and creamy and gets its smoky flavor from cooking the asparagus on the Traeger grill. This indulgent soup is perfect as a side to your favorite sandwich or salad, yet hearty enough to enjoy as your main meal with some crusty bread!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: asparagus, Grill, Soup, Traeger
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 522kcal
Author: MaryAnn Dwyer

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. asparagus stalks
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/2 cup (one stick) butter
  • 3 medium shallots, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1 extra-large cube chicken bouillon, I use Knorr
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  • Set the Traeger to 180 degrees and preheat for 15 minutes with the lid down.
  • Place the asparagus on a large baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with the Traeger Everything Rub or kosher salt and pepper. Place the asparagus directly on the grill grates and smoke for 25 minutes.
  • Melt butter in large pot or Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add shallots and garlic and saute, stirring often until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute until flour is cooked but not brown, stirring constantly. 
  • Slowly add the milk, whisking constantly until incorporated. Increase heat and continue to stir until mixture is smooth and begins to thicken.
  • When the asparagus is done smoking remove from the grill and chop into one-inch pieces. Stir the asparagus pieces, chicken bouillon, salt, and pepper into the pot. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for about 30 minutes.
  • Use an immersion blender to puree the soup. Stir in the cream and continue to cook until heated through. Add salt and pepper to taste, if needed. Serve immediately. Top with homemade croutons (recipe linked above), if desired.

Notes

As mentioned above, if you don't have a Traeger no worries, you can use a regular grill or roast your asparagus in your oven.
If you use a regular blender to purée your soup, DO NOT overfill the blender. Purée it in small batches or you will have a hot mess on your hands.

Nutrition

Calories: 522kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 751mg | Potassium: 618mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 2334IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 290mg | Iron: 3mg