APARAGUS GAZPACHO VERDE

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Categories     Vegetable     Freeze/Chill     Vegetarian

Yield Serves 2 as a dinner first course or light lunch.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 small onion
2 fresh tomatillos, husked OR 2 small-medium ripe green tomatoes
1 Japanese cucumber
8 medium fresh green asparagus spears (woody bottoms trimmed away)
1 cup vegetable stock
2 cloves of garlic
2 sprigs of Italian parsley
2 sprigs of cilantro
croutons as desired

Steps:

  • 1. Slice the onion and soak in some cool water to take away the bite. 2. Quarter and seed the tomatillos or tomatoes. Hold the cucumber under running water and scrub the skin clean with your thumbs. Cut into 1/2 in lengths. Cut the asparagus tips off and cut the rest of the asparagus into 1 inch lengths. 3. In a small saucepan, bring the stock to a boil. Add the asparagus, except for the tips, and parboil for about 1 minute. Remove the asparagus from the stock and plunge into ice water, then set aside on a paper towel. Add the asparagus tips to the boiling stock and parboil 30 seconds, plunge into ice water and set aside on paper towels. 4. Drain the onion and pat dry. Put the onion, tomatillos or tomatoes, cucumber, aparagus (except tips), garlic, parsley and cilantro into a food processor, pulse until you get a rough puree. Add the stock into the mixture a little at a time, pulsing as you do, until you reach the desired thinness (It should still be fairly thick). 5. Divide the mixture into serving bowls, cover with plastic wrap, and place in the refrigerator to chill for about an hour. 6. Remove the bowls from the refrigerator, remove the plastic, and sprinkle with your favorite croutons as desired. Take the reserved asparagus tips and stand them point up in the gazpacho. Serve.

Kaleeyah
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I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but this soup sounds really good. I might have to give it a try.


Shazad Mahmood
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This soup sounds delicious. I can't wait to give it a try.


Babyface
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I'm always looking for new soup recipes. This one looks like a winner!


Jenay Oates
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This recipe looks amazing! I'm definitely going to try it.


Victor Obi
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I can't wait to make this soup again. It's the perfect summer soup.


Shamim Hossien
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This soup is a must-try! It's so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious.


Bilal Waqas
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's a new favorite in our house.


lj bigbull
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and refreshing. I love the addition of the pistachios.


jonny more
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This is the best gazpacho I've ever had! The flavors are so well-balanced and the soup is so creamy and smooth. I highly recommend this recipe.


Harmony Neeser
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I made this soup for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. It's so easy to make and it's so refreshing.


Deepa Gupta
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This soup is absolutely delicious! I love the combination of asparagus, avocado, and pistachios. It's the perfect soup for a hot summer day.


lavenia Way
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but it turned out to be amazing! The soup is so flavorful and creamy, and the pistachios add a nice touch of crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


TONY MAXWELL
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This asparagus gazpacho is a refreshing and delicious summer soup. The flavors are bright and vibrant, and the soup is creamy and smooth. I love the addition of the pistachios, which add a nice nutty flavor.