Lunche for 2

Roasted Asparagus Basil Soup

Name: Roasted Asparagus Basil Soup
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 15 asparagus spears; 2 cloves garlic; 1/2 white or red onion; oil (optional); 1/2 cup soaked cashews; 2 cups water or vegetable broth; 1/2 tsp dried dill or 2 tsp fresh dill; 1/4 cup packed basil leaves; 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 tsp salt or taste; 2 tsp nutritional yeast; 1 very generous dash of black pepper

$10.10for 440 minServes 2

Roasted asparagus, onion, and garlic blend with cashews, basil, and water into a smooth dairy-free soup.

Roasted Asparagus Basil Soup with its ingredients

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Asparagus, 0.55 lb$3.49/lb typical	0.55 lb	$1.96Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Red onions, 0.5 lb$1.49/lb typical	0.5 lb	$0.74Typical price
	Nuts and seeds, 2.25 oz$0.70/oz typical	2.25 oz	$1.57Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$5.05

Swaps

Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

40 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
2servings as written
$$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$2.53 per serving$10.10 for 4

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Ingredients

15 asparagus spears
2 cloves garlic
1/2 white or red onion
oil (optional)
1/2 cup soaked cashews
2 cups water or vegetable broth
1/2 tsp dried dill or 2 tsp fresh dill
1/4 cup packed basil leaves
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp salt or taste
2 tsp nutritional yeast
1 very generous dash of black pepper

Steps

Heat the oven to 425 F.
Place asparagus, garlic, and onion on a baking sheet, coat with oil if using, and roast for 20 minutes.
Blend the roasted vegetables, cashews, water, dill, basil, olive oil, salt, nutritional yeast, and pepper until smooth.
Pour the soup into a medium saucepan and simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes.
Taste the soup and add more salt or pepper if needed.