6-8 servingsAmericanasparagus

Sweet Potato and Asparagus Bisque

By Chef AJ

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6-8 servings

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less than 15 min

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Easy

Sweet Potato and Asparagus Bisque
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Recipe Details

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 6 min

Total Time: less than 15 min

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook

Cuisine: American

Diet: Celiac, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, High Fiber, Low Carb, Plant-Based, Vegan, Vegetarian

Yield: 6-8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds asparagus
  • 2 pounds sweet potatoes
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 large onion
  • 8 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons dried dill
  • 2 tablespoons salt-free seasoning
  • 3-4 cups nondairy milk
  • 4 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 4 tablespoons nutritional yeast

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Place all ingredients except for the plant milk, mustard and nutritional yeast (if using), in the Instant Pot.
  2. Select Manual function and cook on high pressure for 6 minutes. When time is up, release pressure.
  3. Add the almond milk, mustard and nutritional yeast.
  4. Puree with an immersion blender right in the pot until smooth.
  5. This soup is delicious served over black, red or wild rice, or alone.

Notes

If asparagus is not in season or too expensive, broccoli, cauliflower or a combination of these vegetables may be used.

About the chef

Chef AJ

Chef AJ

Chef AJ is a passionate advocate for plant-based living with over 43 years of experience in a plant-exclusive diet. Known for her TV show Healthy Living with Chef AJ on Foody TV, she combines her love for cooking with a mission to make healthy eating fun and accessible. As a chef, culinary instructor, and professional speaker, Chef AJ is dedicated to teaching people how to create delicious, healing foods. Her transformative journey from a junk-food vegan diagnosed with pre-cancerous polyps to a vibrant advocate for whole, unprocessed foods is chronicled in her book Unprocessed: How to Achieve Vibrant Health and Your Ideal Weight. Chef AJ’s latest book, The Secrets to Ultimate Weight Loss, has been a game-changer for many, helping individuals conquer cravings and embrace a healthier lifestyle. Formerly the Executive Pastry Chef at Santé Restaurant in Los Angeles, Chef AJ gained fame for her sugar, oil, salt, and gluten-free desserts, made entirely from whole fruit—recipes featured in her book A Date With Dessert. She is also the creator of the Ultimate Weight Loss Program, which has empowered hundreds to achieve their health goals. In 2018, Chef AJ was inducted into the Vegetarian Hall of Fame, and she remains passionate about making healthy eating easy, fun, and incredibly delicious.

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