ASPARAGUS VELOUTE (VELVET SOUP, HOT OR COLD)
What is so great about Asparagus veloutes (soup) in the spring and summer you can eat it cold and in the fall and winter you can eat it warm and hot. My mom has made Asparagus soup since I was little and so have I, so when I bought my Gordon Ramsay cookbook, Cooking fo Friends I happended to notice a recipe for Asparagus veloute...
Provided by JoSele Swopes
Categories Soups
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Sort out 12 most attractive spears, cut off the tips to use for garnish. Roughly chop the rest and set aside.
- 2. Heat olive oil and 1/2 the butter in a large pot and add the chopped onion, chopped celery, and a seasoning of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently with wooden spoon, till vegetables begin to soften, 4-6 min. Add the chopped asparagus and the thyme, and nutmeg, and stir over high heat until asparagus is tender but stillvibrant green, 3-4 min. Pour in just enough stock (chicken or vegetable) to cover and simmer for 2 min. Remove from heat.
- 3. Blend soup while it is still hot. Place 1/2 the vegetables in a food processor or blender using a slotted spoon, add 1 or 2 ladles of hot stock, and puree well, pour through a strainer or seive and repeat till all is complete. Discard pulp....Stir in remaining stock stirring in till well blended you will have a creamy consistency. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed, add a little lemon juice if you like, do not over season, especially if you are serving cold...
- 4. When ready to serve add the cream, as not to scortch, just to a simmer. Meanwhile, saute the asparagus tips in the remaining butter with someseasoning in a hot frying pan or saute pan. Add a splash of water, cover the pan, and let the asparagus steam until just tender, 2-3 min.
- 5. Pour soup into warm bowls garnish with asparagus tips. Drizzle with a little olive oil over the top and serve immediately.
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Chris Strong
[email protected]This soup is a keeper! It's easy to make, delicious, and healthy. I will definitely be making it again.
Abu Nahian
[email protected]Overall, I thought this soup was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Khan Km
[email protected]This soup is very time-consuming to make. I wouldn't recommend it for a weeknight meal.
Raisibe Boshomane
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my soup turned out really watery. I think I may have added too much broth.
SHAHZEB gaming
[email protected]This soup is a bit bland for my taste. I would add more salt and pepper next time.
Ma Liton
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my soup turned out lumpy. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Benjamine Nwa
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. It's also a very healthy and nutritious meal. I would highly recommend it.
TCSG Experience Band
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I really enjoyed this soup. It's very well-balanced and the flavors are perfect. I would definitely make it again.
Mohamed Morsy
[email protected]This soup is amazing! I made it for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the asparagus flavor really shines through.
Umesh Shrestha
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that it can be served hot or cold, depending on the weather.
Nehal islam
[email protected]This asparagus velouté soup is a delight! It's creamy, flavorful, and has a beautiful light green color. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I served it chilled as a summer appetizer and my guests loved it.