Lately I have become a bit lazy with my eating habits. I was on work travel, then came home with a killer ear infection, which led to a loss of hearing, ringing, and some pain. Then hubby was gone on work travel for a week. Between juggling two kids and doctors appointments to try to figure out this whole ear thing, and working full time, I turned to frozen Amy’s meals, processed snack foods, and pretty much all the vegan junk food that was easy and fast. Not really the best idea when you are trying to heal your body.
I had an ENT appointment that eased some of the ear trouble and decided I really needed to get back on track. My body was craving fruits and vegetables. I could almost hear it screaming, “What the heck are you doing to me,” every time I popped something in the microwave. In the grand scheme of things, my life is not that hard…my problems miniscule in comparison with what others deal with, but I did know I needed to get back on track.
I wanted something clean and pure, so when I passed a display of perfect asparagus at the market, it clicked. If you follow my Facebook, you may remember I made this once and forgot to clean the asparagus first and ended up with dirt soup. Don’t make that mistake. Clean your veggies! Hauled back to the store to get another bunch and started over. I didn’t want to add any more than I had to to this soup so I opted for an oil-free recipe. The onions and garlic are sautéed in water. I also used an oil-free vegetable broth. If you can’t find one, no worries, just use your favorite brand. After just one bowl, my body felt energized and happy. It is so easy to make, it may just be a staple in my fridge. I haven’t experimented with freezing and re-thawing yet, but I’ll update if I do.
Ingredients:
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 4-6 cloves garlic, minced
- 3-4 tablespoons water
- 1 bunch asparagus, washed, trimmed, and cut into 2 inch pieces, yields approximately 4 cups
- 2 cups oil free vegetable broth
- salt, to taste
Directions:
1. In a medium non-stick pan, add 3-4 tablespoons of water and the chopped onion. When the onion begins to soften, add the garlic. Continue to sauté until fragrant and soft. Add another tablespoon of water if the pan becomes dry. Do not let onions brown.
2. Add the asparagus and broth to the pan, stir and cover for approximately 5-10 minutes, until asparagus are cooked through. Stir occasionally.
3. Remove pan from heat and place contents into a high powered blender or Vitamix, reserving one or two pieces of asparagus for garnish if desired. Blend on high until soup is smooth and creamy. Salt to taste.
(Yields approximately four cups. Two large servings, or four small servings)
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