Instant Pot Roasted Asparagus Soup (AIP, Paleo)
 
 
Created by:
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
  • 2 lbs. fresh asparagus
  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil, divided
  • pinch of sea salt, garlic powder, Herbs de Provence
  • 1 large leek
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 head of cauliflower
  • 1 white sweet potato, peeled (optional)
  • 1½ to 2 cups bone broth
  • 1 teaspoon Herbes de Provence (or a mixture of dried thyme, oregano, sage)
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 can full-fat coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon lemon zest
  • chopped fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Snap off woody stems of asparagus, then sprinkle them with 2 tablespoons coconut oil and a pinch of sea salt, Herbes de Provence, and garlic powder.
  3. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until asparagus is tender and lightly browned, but not charred. (They should still be green in color.)
  4. While asparagus is baking, slice the leek and chop the cauliflower and white sweet potato.
  5. Turn on Instant Pot's "Saute" function and add the remaining tablespoon of coconut oil.
  6. Saute the leeks and minced garlic for 2-3 minutes, until fragrant.
  7. Add cauliflower, sweet potato, 1½ cups bone broth, Herbes de Provence and sea salt, then cancel "Saute" function.
  8. Close Instant Pot lid and select "Steam" for 4 minutes with the pressure valve sealed.
  9. Quick release the pressure after cook time finishes. Then, add roasted asparagus, coconut milk, lemon juice, and zest to the soup base.
  10. Blend with a hand blender or pour into a large blender and puree. Add extra bone broth for a thinner consistency, if desired.
  11. Serve with chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
If you're making this soup without an Instant Pot, simply saute vegetables in a large pot on medium/high heat for several minutes, then add broth (you may need extra) and bring contents to a boil. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until veggies are softened. Add roasted asparagus, coconut milk, spices, and puree with a hand blender.
Recipe by Fed and Fulfilled at https://fedandfulfilled.com/instant-pot-roasted-asparagus-soup/