ASPARAGUS AND CILANTRO SOUP

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Make and share this Asparagus and Cilantro Soup recipe from Food.com.

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Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
3 stalks celery, coarsely chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 small russet potato, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
6 cups vegetable stock or 6 cups water
2 lbs asparagus, trimmed, tips reserved and stalks cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon tamari
2 teaspoons sea salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground white pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a heavy stockpot over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and garlic, and sauté for 8 minutes, or until the onion is translucent. Stir in the potato, basil, oregano, and cumin. Add the stock and bring to a simmer over high heat. Decrease the heat to medium low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes, or until the potato is almost tender. Add the asparagus stalks and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender and the potato is very tender.
  • Using a hand-held immersion blender, purée the soup in the pot until smooth. Alternatively, working in batches, purée in a regular blender until smooth. Stir in the tamari, salt, and white pepper. Return the soup to a simmer, then stir in the cilantro.
  • Meanwhile, cook the reserved asparagus tips in a saucepan of boiling water for 1 minute, or until crisp-tender. Drain, then cut the asparagus tips in half lengthwise.
  • Ladle the soup into individual bowls. Garnish with the asparagus tips and serve.
  • The soup and uncooked asparagus tips will keep for 2 days, covered separately and refrigerated.

Dhruba raj
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This soup is a great make-ahead meal. I made it on the weekend and then reheated it for lunch all week.


Paige Feagans
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I added a few slices of bacon to this soup and it was amazing! It gave it a smoky flavor that I really enjoyed.


osi osiiano
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I didn't have any cilantro, so I used parsley instead. It still turned out great!


Junaid Arain
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This soup is a bit too rich for me. I would probably use less cream next time.


shondelle nieves
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my soup turned out too watery. I think I might have added too much broth.


Mb sojid
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This soup is a little bland for my taste. I would add some more seasoning next time.


tunde douglas
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I've never had asparagus soup before, but this recipe was a great introduction. It was creamy and flavorful, and the asparagus was cooked perfectly.


danny Negroni
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved it!


Clifford Owusu
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I'm not a huge fan of asparagus, but this soup was actually really good. The cilantro really helped to balance out the flavor of the asparagus.


Manuel Ocean
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. It's also a healthy and delicious meal.


Ardit cubi
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I love the unique flavor of this soup. The asparagus and cilantro pair perfectly together. It's also very easy to make.


Akinnade Raymond
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This soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful. The asparagus and cilantro are a perfect combination. I will definitely be making this again.


brenda waldo
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The asparagus and cilantro give it a wonderful flavor. I usually add a little bit of cayenne pepper to give it a bit of a kick.


Ncebakazi Mabaleka
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This soup is delicious! I made it for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. It's creamy and flavorful, and the asparagus and cilantro give it a unique and refreshing taste. I highly recommend this recipe.


Ali dad Hassanzada
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I love the combination of asparagus and cilantro. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


catherine wanyoike
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This asparagus and cilantro soup is the perfect way to warm up on a cold day. It's creamy, flavorful, and packed with healthy vegetables. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it!