Spicy Potato and Asparagus Soup

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

Carrots, celery, potato, asparagus, and jalapeno pepper come together in this creamy and spicy soup.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1/2 onion, chopped
1 large jalapeno, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
6 potatoes, cubed
2 tablespoons beef bouillon
1 bunch asparagus, bottom halves removed and spears cut into inch-long pieces
2 tablespoons salt
ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1 Heat oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add celery, carrot, onion, jalapeno pepper, and garlic. Cook and stir until onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Add potatoes and enough water to cover. Add bouillon and bring to a boil, about 5 minutes. Cook until potatoes and carrots are soft, about 40 minutes.
2 Remove soup from heat and use a hand blender to puree until creamy. Add asparagus and bring soup to a boil. Cook until asparagus is tender but not soft, about 5 minutes more. Add salt and pepper.