Low-Calorie Creamy Asparagus Celery Soup | dietplan-101.com

Low Calories Creamy Asparagus Celery Soup is a specially made soup with asparagus, onions, and celery. It contains low calories, carbohydrates, and sodium. The soup is suitable for those following a diet for weight loss, diabetes, or hypertension.

This recipe serves 5.

Each serving of a cup is about 110 calories.

Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 large onions (chopped)
  • 2 stalks of celery (sliced)
  • 2.5 lbs (about 1.2 kg) asparagus spears (trimmed & cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • 5 cups fat-free chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup non-fat yogurt
  • salt & pepper (to taste)
  • balsamic vinegar (for serving-optional)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the Dutch oven over medium-high heat, then melts the butter.
  2. Add in the chopped onion and celery slices and sauté until soft.
  3. Add in the cut asparagus and cook for a few minutes.
  4. Add in the chicken broth, turn the heat to high and bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and continue cooking until asparagus is soft about 15-20 minutes.
  6. Purée the soup using a hand blender, then sieve through a strainer for a smooth consistency.
  7. Stir in the yogurt and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  8. Serve with a splash of vinegar, if you want.