May 21, 2026

Spicy Thai Asparagus Soup

Name: Spicy Thai Asparagus Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. (30 mL) canola oil; 1-1/4 lb. (625 g) asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) lengths; 1 onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp. (15 mL) grated lemon zest; 1 can (400 mL) light coconut milk; 1 jar (341 mL) VH® Thai Red Curry Cooking Sauce

5

Prep Time Minutes
25
Total Time Minutes
7
Number of Ingredients
4
Servings

Tags:

Vegetable,
Under 30 min,
Main Dish,
Soup/Chili/Stew,
Side Dish,
VH,
Spring,
Fall,
Winter,
Stove Top,
Asian

Ingredients

2 tbsp. (30 mL) canola oil
1-1/4 lb. (625 g) asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) lengths
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp. (15 mL) grated lemon zest
1 can (400 mL) light coconut milk
1 jar (341 mL) VH® Thai Red Curry Cooking Sauce

Directions

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Step one

Heat oil in large saucepan set over medium heat; add asparagus, onion, garlic and lemon zest. Cook, stirring, until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
Step two

Pour in coconut milk and VH® Thai Red Curry Cooking Sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.

Tips

Serve garnished with blanched asparagus spear pieces.

You can also puree this soup for an added creamy elegant touch. After cooking through to end of step #2, transfer soup, in batches, to blender. Blend until very smooth. Garnish as you would above and with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt.