Jul 13 2026
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Asparagus Soup With Smoked Applewood Bacon Recipe

Inspired by Dinner For Two
Time45m
Serves4

Creamy asparagus soup topped with crispy smoked bacon.

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Ingredients

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Seasonings

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Bacon

    In a large pot, cook the smoked applewood bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.

  2. 2

    Sauté the Vegetables

    Add the olive oil to the pot with the bacon drippings. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent. Add chopped asparagus and diced potato, cooking for about 5 minutes.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Simmer the Soup

    Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the asparagus and potato are tender.

  2. 4

    Blend the Soup

    Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth. Stir in the heavy cream, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Serving

  1. 5

    Serve

    Ladle the soup into bowls and top with crispy bacon pieces. Enjoy warm!

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