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Asparagus Soup Recipe Made With Wine & Cheese

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Asparagus Soup Recipe With Wine & Cheese is so easy to make. Elegant enough to serve to dinner guests. Entertaining should be easy and delicious. This asparagus soup recipe combines wine and cheese for the perfect start to a great meal. Do you like cooking with wine?

Overhead shot of Asparagus Soup Recipe with Wine & Cheese in a bowl garnished with cheese crips and asparagus tips.

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Well, I think SPRING has finally decided to make an appearance. I know according to the calendar, this happened weeks ago. According to the temperature, it only happened this past weekend. Not sure about where you are, but just over a week ago we were covered in ice.

This easy to make asparagus soup recipe combines fresh asparagus, leeks, white wine and parmesan cheese. Beautiful green in colour, light, and refreshing in taste. The perfect way to celebrate SPRING!

Do you enjoy wine? We are total “wine lovers” here. Our idea of a perfect afternoon is enjoying a glass of wine (or two) with a nice assortment of crackers and cheese. With the warmer weather on the way, sitting out in the backyard is even better. How about a Wine Spritzer Bar for easy entertaining? Your guests will LOVE it!!

A bottle of Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi wine and board of cheese and crackers.

Have you tried Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Wines? This California based winery has a GREAT selection to choose from. Bright fruit flavours and smooth finishes make them the perfect compliment to enjoy from appetizers to dessert.

Cooking with wine adds another element of flavour to recipes. I recommend NEVER cooking with a wine you would not drink. You all know the famous Julia Child’s saying: “I enjoy cooking with wine, sometimes I even put it in the food”. I have this hanging on my kitchen wall!

Asparagus soup ingredients ready to cook with.

Since wine and cheese pair so well together, combining them into a delicious soup recipe is a great idea, especially when it is super easy to make. Asparagus is a true sign of spring. The refreshing acidity from the wine, along with the the fruity, nutty taste of the Parmesan will get your tastebuds dancing. Having a glass of wine while enjoying this soup ties it all together.

Asparagus Soup Recipe With Wine Pairing

When it comes to cooking with wine, the pairings are endless. For this soup recipe I selected a Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Wines Sauvignon Blanc. The flavour is crisp and bright with a hint of citrus. A great wine choice for this fun and delicious spring soup.

For more tasty food and wine ideas, be sure to visit Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Wines for tips and a wine pairing app to help you with your serving selections.

Let’s talk about how easy this asparagus soup recipe comes together. With a few simple ingredients, your guests will think you spent hours in the kitchen.

Wine getting poured into the pot of asparagus cooking for the soup.

You will need:

  • asparagus
  • leeks
  • chicken stock
  • lemon pepper
  • smoked sea salt
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • lemon flavoured olive oil (for garnish)
  • Parmesan crisps (for garnish)

As you read the recipe, you will see this soup easily comes together. You can make it ahead of time if you wish, and warm it just before serving. If you don’t have an immersion blender, you can purée using your counter top blender. Be sure to do it in batches so you get a nice, smooth consistency.

Asparagus soup getting blended with an immersion blender.

Asparagus Soup Recipe With Wine & Cheese is thick and smooth with a nice wine and cheese flavour. Topped with some sautéed asparagus tips, lemon oil, and a few Parmesan crisps, this elegant soup is the perfect start to your dinner party. We enjoyed it alongside a salad for dinner too.

Overhead shot of Asparagus Soup in a bowl garnished with Parmesan crisps and asparagus tips.

Next time you are looking for a new wine to try, look for Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Wines. Check out their collection in the California section of your local liquor store.

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Overhead shot of Asparagus Soup with Wine & Cheese in a bowl garnished with cheese crips and asparagus tips.

Asparagus Soup Recipe With Wine & Cheese

Course: Appetizer, main, Soup
Cuisine: American, Canadian
Keyword: Cooking With Wine
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 178 kcal
Author: Homemade & Yummy
Asparagus Soup Recipe With Wine & Cheese is so easy to make and elegant enough to serve to dinner guests. The combination of wine and cheese create a flavourful soup that is the perfect start to your dinner.
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Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp olive oil (divided)
  • 6 ounces leeks (thinly sliced, greens removed)
  • 2 pounds asparagus (roughly chopped) (some tips reserved)
  • 1 cup white wine (I used Sauvignon Blanc)
  • 4 cups chicken broth (I used organic)
  • 1/2 tsp smoked sea salt
  • 1 tsp lemon pepper
  • 1 1/2 ounces Parmesan cheese (grated)
  • lemon flavoured olive oil (optional, garnish)
  • Parmesan crisps (optional, garnish)
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Instructions

  1. Wash and thinly slice the leeks (white part only) and set aside.

    Wash and cut asparagus, saving some of the tips to cook and use as garnish.

  2. Heat 2 tbsp. of olive oil in a heavy bottomed pot over medium-high.

    Add the leeks, lemon pepper and salt. Sauté for 5 minutes.

  3. Add the wine, and cook to allow the alcohol to evaporate (about 10 minutes).

  4. Add the chopped asparagus, sauté for 5 minutes.

  5. Add the chicken stock, bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium and cook until asparagus is fork tender. (about 15-20 minutes).

For the Asparagus Tips:

  1. While the soup is cooking, sauté the asparagus tips in a pan with the additional 1 tbsp. of olive oil. Set aside till ready to use.

  2. Once  the asparagus is cooked, remove the soup from heat.

    Purée until smooth (using your preferred method).

  3. Add the Parmesan cheese, and mix to combine.

  4. Ladle soup into serving bowls. 

  5. Garnish with the asparagus tips, several drops of lemon flavoured olive oil and a few Parmesan crisps.

  6. ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts
Asparagus Soup Recipe With Wine & Cheese
Amount Per Serving
Calories 178 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 891mg 37%
Potassium 516mg 15%
Total Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Sugars 4g
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin A 33.4%
Vitamin C 27.7%
Calcium 15%
Iron 24.3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Asparagus soup is a favourite in our house at this time of year. We have locally grown asparagus n season now, and I love the wine version that you have made. Bookmarking to try!

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  2. Oh my gosh! This looks like such a beautiful recipe for the summer. My husband loves asparagus. I can’t wait to get in the kitchen and make this for him. He will love it!

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  9. I picked a few bunches of asparagus last week on sale at the grocery store. I told the hubs I’d try new recipes with it and this one looks easy to make and delicious. Can’t wait to make this for dinner next!

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  12. This is just Spring in a bowl! Lovely flavour combinations and I love the lemon olive oil as a garnish! I’ll have to try and find some to try it.

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  13. Oh Gloria, this soup looks absolutely delicious! To me nothing says spring more then asparagus. I currently have some in my fridge and I think I’m going to have to make this!

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  16. I love asparagus soup – but I’ve never made it with either cheese or wine, and that sounds like a wonderful combination! I believe we even have some of the Woodbridge in the house…. and I know I have the cheese… I”ll have to look into this! Maybe a farmer;’s market trip tomorrow?

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  20. Just wanted to let you know we made the soup and it was terrific. We didn’t have the lemon olive oil but we did have garlic. We were out of the lemon. I go nuts in the olive oil store. We also go crazy with balsamic vinegar. Since asparagus is in season, it’s just the right time to make the soup.

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  21. This is the PERFECT soup for spring, all of my favorite flavors! I cannot wait to make this! I just know it’s going to be a crowd pleaser in this household.

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  22. This asparagus looks scrumptious Gloria, perfect to host a party. I tend to cook leeks the way you do with some wine, it makes some seriously delicious broth that I like to freeze and use for my sauces. I love all the ingredients in this asparagus soup and will try it, I know we’ll love it!

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  23. Three of my favorite things! Wine, cheese, and asparagus combined into a soup sounds like heaven! I can’t wait to try this, and I love Robert Mondavi wine so this is perfect! Making this for a light supper tonight. I love the addition of the Parmesan crisps!

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  24. Oh my… this soup looks really delicious – creamy and flavorful. I absolutely love it. Asparagus is one of my favorite Spring veggie. I never tried asparagus soup thou. Now I just must try it. I’m making this asap.

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  25. I just love asparagus soup.
    We had it quite often as kids and whenever I have it now it reminded me of my sister.
    She couldn’t say asparagus so she pronounced it ri-spag-a-dus
    Even now if we are together we will both say rispagadus 😉

    Thank you for bringing back some lovely memories

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  27. Wine and cheese is my favorite. I love wine more when it is cooked with it. Your asparagus soup become gourmet with wine and cheese. Best part is that while cooking I can enjoy glass of wine.

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  29. I love having an immersion blender on hand! Way easier to wash than an entire blender or food processor! This asparagus soup is such a lovely green. I’m definitely down for some soup with wine and cheese – you don’t have to tell me twice 😉

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  30. I absolutely love asparagus and this soup makes me feel so happy about the spring weather we’re finally getting!! Gorgeous color and especially delicious with a nice glass of wine!!

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  31. This recipe is a keeper! Wine or sherry always adds that extra oomph to soups, I enjoy using it. Asparagus and leeks always go great together and I love how easy this is to put together. Can’t wait to try this, thanks for sharing this recipe!

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  32. We love asparagus and every time I buy some, the boys just want it roasted and they disappear right away. I need to sneak and save some from them to try the delicious soup. I have not gone beyond oven roasting them. This is a great recipe to try with the asparagus.

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  33. Well, I have a confession to make. I enjoy cooking with wine and I really enjoy just sipping it from a glass. I believe wine gives a depth to dishes — that extra YUM appeal. The asparagus soup looks so simple this is a recipe I’ll have to make. A soup makes a terrific light dinner or a special lunch. Of course, served with wine on the side.

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  34. I love asparagus soups but here they are so expensive to buy even in season. This looks and sounds so delicious. I love the pretty color you have. That wine looks so elegant and sounds perfect to go with a soup. Yum!

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  35. I love cooking with wine. And, I love Robert Mondavi wines! We actually got to do a tasting on a recent trip to California. I love that you used it in this perfect spring soup! Spring is also taking it’s time around here!

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