Creamy Roasted Asparagus and Brie Cauliflower Soup

Spring is a glorious time of year and one of my favourite parts is the first of the local
produce, asparagus! Cream of asparagus soup is always a great way to enjoy some of that fresh asparagus and this is my favourite version, a creamy roasted asparagus and brie cauliflower soup. Normally cream is used to make a cream of asparagus soup creamy but it's a little heavy and why not add some flavour at the same time by using a creamy brie cheese? Roasting the asparagus is a great way to bring out it's flavour and instead of using flour or potatoes to thicken the soup I like to go with cauliflower which I also roast. The soup is then finished off with some fresh basil and lemon to brighten things up and make the soup nice and fresh and a perfect ode to spring! 

Creamy Roasted Asparagus and Brie Cauliflower Soup

Roasted asparagus cauliflower soup with creamy brie, basil and a hint of lemon.

ingredients

• 2 pounds asparagus, trimmed
• 1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets
• 1 tablespoon oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
• 4 ounces brie, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• salt and pepper to taste

directions

1. Toss the asparagus and cauliflower florets in the oil along with the salt and pepper, arrange them in a single layer on a large baking sheet and roast in a preheated 400F/200C oven until lightly golden brown, about 20-30 minutes, mixing half way through.
2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a pan over medium heat, add the onions and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
4. Add the broth and asparagus and cauliflower, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Add the brie, basil, lemon zest and lemon juice, let the brie melt and season with salt and pepper to taste before pureeing to the desired consistency and enjoying!

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