Asparagus soup is a creamy and flavorful soup that can be enjoyed as a starter or a main course. It is a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients, including asparagus, onion, garlic, and cream. The soup can be thickened with flour or cornstarch, and it can be seasoned with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices. Asparagus soup ii is a variation on the classic asparagus soup recipe that includes additional ingredients, such as mushrooms, artichokes, and sun-dried tomatoes. These ingredients add depth and flavor to the soup, making it a truly special dish.
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ASPARAGUS SOUP
Velvety asparagus soup, lovely green color, great with crunchy rolls. My friend gave me this recipe, it originally used chicken broth. When my daughter became vegetarian, I modified it with vegetable broth instead! It also doubles easily. This soup will tempt even asparagus haters!
Provided by Pyromommy
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Microwave onion and butter on HIGH for 2 minutes. Add asparagus, vegetable broth, garlic powder and white pepper. Microwave, covered, on HIGH for 10 to 12 minutes. Puree in blender.
- Return mixture to microwave safe dish, stir in milk and microwave until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.5 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 18.3 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 197.9 mg, Sugar 6.9 g
CREAM OF FRESH ASPARAGUS SOUP II
There's nothing like fresh asparagus when it's in season - take advantage!
Provided by MARBALET
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine asparagus, chopped onion, and 1/2 cup chicken broth. Cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer uncovered until asparagus is tender, about 12 minutes. Process the mixture in a blender to puree the vegetables. Set aside.
- In the same saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Stir in the flour, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes. Whisk in the remaining chicken broth, and increase the heat to medium. Cook, stirring constantly until the mixture boils. Stir in the asparagus puree and the milk.
- Put the sour cream in a small bowl, and stir in a ladleful of the hot soup. Add the sour cream mixture and the lemon juice to the soup. Stir while heating the soup to serving temperature, but don't allow it to boil. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.6 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Cholesterol 35.1 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 1100.8 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP II
Make and share this Cream of Asparagus Soup II recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Millereg
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the onions and sauté for 5 minutes or until tender.
- Add the flour and cook until bubbly, stirring constantly.
- Whisk in the stock.
- Stir in the asparagus, salt, pepper, and bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the asparagus is tender.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove ½ cup of asparagus to a plate.
- In a food processor, in batches if necessary, puree the soup for 45 seconds or until smooth.
- Return the soup to the saucepan and add the milk.
- Cook, uncovered, over medium heat until hot.
- (Do not boil).
- Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with the reserved asparagus.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.8, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 25, Sodium 442.3, Carbohydrate 28.1, Fiber 4, Sugar 14.9, Protein 15.6
ASPARAGUS SOUP II
This is a great springtime soup! Fresh with the tastes we have all longed for throughout the winter!
Provided by Kevin Ryan
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large stockpot, combine the water or stock, asparagus ends and separated leek greens. Heat over low heat and allow to simmer while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
- In a medium saute pan, heat the butter and oil. Add the leek 'whites', onion and rice and cook until the onion begins to color (about 8 minutes). Add 1 cup of the warm stock and cook 10 more minutes.
- Strain the stock of the asparagus and leek ends and return to the stockpot. Add the contents of the saute pan to the strained stock along with the asparagus middles and partially cover the pot. Cook 12 more minutes.
- Transfer soup to a food processor and puree. Strain this back into the stockpot. Season and add salt, pepper and lemon juice to taste. Meanwhile, drop the asparagus tips into boiling salted water and cook until tender (about 4 minutes). Serve the soup with a few asparagus tips on top for garnish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 163.6 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
(WEB EXCLUSIVE) ROUND 2 RECIPE: CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP
Steps:
- Add the oil to a medium pot and heat over medium heat. Add onions and asparagus stems and saute for 5 minutes. Stir in the milk and parsley and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 5 more minutes. Carefully pour into a blender and puree, or puree using a hand blender. Pour back into pot through a fine mesh strainer and return the pot to medium heat. Whisk in the potato soup and the sour cream, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then remove from the heat and serve.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Place the frozen pie crust onto a baking sheet. Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork and bake for 10 minutes.
- Saute the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon and drain on a paper towel. Add onion and asparagus tips to the skillet with the bacon fat and saute until tender, approximately 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl whisk together ricotta, milk and eggs. Add parsley, half the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Add asparagus and onion mixture and combine well. Pour egg mixture into the prepared crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until filling has set and the tart is lightly browned on top. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
- In a small bowl, toss the remaining tomatoes with the basil, balsamic vinegar and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Serve as garnish for tart.
CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic, and saute 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add asparagus and saute another 4 minutes. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer and cook for 30 minutes, until asparagus is very tender. *Carefully transfer to a blender and puree until smooth. Return to saucepan, stir in sour cream and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer to serving bowls. Dust with paprika and serve.
- *When blending hot liquids: Remove liquid from the heat and allow to cool for at least 5 minutes. Transfer liquid to a blender or food processor and fill it no more than halfway. If using a blender, release one corner of the lid. This prevents the vacuum effect that creates heat explosions. Place a towel over the top of the machine, pulse a few times then process on high speed until smooth.
CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Saute 1 chopped onion, 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon fresh thyme in 2 tablespoons butter in a large pot over medium-high heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Add 2 pounds asparagus (trimmed and chopped), 1 1/2 cups each water and chicken broth and a big pinch of salt. Simmer until tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Working in batches, puree in a blender. Return to the pot, whisk in 1/2 cup crème fraiche and warm through (do not boil). Season with salt and pepper. Top with more creme fraiche and chopped chives.
ASPARAGUS SOUP
A super-green and super-tasty vegetable soup with a few simple ingredients, including spinach and shallots
Provided by Barney Desmazery
Categories Lunch, Soup
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the butter and oil in a large saucepan until foaming. Fry the asparagus tips for a few mins to soften. Remove and set aside.
- Add the shallots, asparagus stalks and garlic, and cook for 5-10 mins until softened but still bright. Stir through the spinach, pour over the stock, bring to the boil, then blitz with a hand blender.
- Season generously and add hot water to loosen if needed. Ladle into bowls and scatter the asparagus tips over each. Drizzle with olive oil and serve with sourdough bread, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 4 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium
SIMPLE ASPARAGUS SOUP
My family and friends love this soup. It's elegant and unusual, but the hardest part of making it is occasional stirring. -Kathryn Labat, Raceland, Louisiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h15m
Yield 12 servings (2-1/4 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat butter and oil over medium heat. Stir in vegetables and seasonings; cook until vegetables are tender, 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally., Stir in rice and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until rice is tender, 40-45 minutes, stirring occasionally., Puree soup using an immersion blender, or cool slightly and puree soup in batches in a blender. Return to pot and heat through. If desired, serve with sour cream and croutons. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight (soup may separate). In a saucepan, reheat to boiling, whisking until blended.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 401mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP
Make and share this Cream of Asparagus Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by BethR
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut tips from 12 asparagus
- 1 1/2 inches from top and halve tips lengthwise if thick. Reserve for garnish.
- Cut stalks and all remaining asparagus into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Cook onion in 2 tablespoons butter in a 4-quart heavy pot over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened. Add asparagus pieces and salt and pepper to taste, then cook, stirring, 5 minutes. Add 5 cups broth and simmer, covered, until asparagus is very tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
- While soup simmers, cook reserved asparagus tips in boiling salted water until just tender, 3 to 4 minutes, then drain.
- Purée soup in batches in a blender until smooth, transferring to a bowl (use caution when blending hot liquids), and return to pan. Stir in crème fraîche, then add more broth to thin soup to desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper. Bring soup to a boil and whisk in remaining tablespoon butter.
- Add lemon juice and garnish with asparagus tips.
- Cooks' note:.
- • Soup keeps, covered and chilled, 2 days. If making ahead, add last tablespoon butter and lemon juice after reheating.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.2, Fat 21.7, SaturatedFat 12.9, Cholesterol 63.7, Sodium 972.1, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 6.8, Protein 12.1
CHEESY CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP
Steps:
- Prepare asparagus according to package directions; drain and set aside. In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Cool slightly., Pour half the milk mixture into a blender; add half the asparagus. Cover and process until very smooth; return soup to the saucepan. Repeat with the remaining milk mixture and asparagus. Stir in the cheese, hot pepper sauce, salt and pepper; heat through (do not boil). If desired, top with roasted asparagus tips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 19g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 852mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP
This soup is wonderful served hot or cold. Half & half or milk may be substituted for the cream if fat content is a concern, although it won't taste quite as good.
Provided by Millereg
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Soak and rinse asparagus.
- Remove top 1 inch of each spear, discard tough lower part, and reserve middle portion of stalks.
- In a 3-quart saucepan, over medium heat, sauté onion in butter for 3 to 5 minutes or until translucent.
- Add chicken stock, asparagus tips and stems, potato, celery, thyme, and pepper.
- Cover and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes or until vegetables are soft.
- Remove from heat and let cool.
- Remove asparagus tips and set aside.
- Place half of the soup at a time in a blender container.
- Cover and blend at high speed for 20 to 30 seconds or until very smooth.
- Pass through a fine sieve and return blended soup to saucepan.
- Add reserved asparagus tips and cream (or half and half, or milk) and heat thoroughly, or refrigerate to be served cold.
- Be sure to adjust the seasoning after you add the cream (or half& half, or milk), especially if you plan to serve it cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.1, Fat 21.9, SaturatedFat 13.3, Cholesterol 71.1, Sodium 99.2, Carbohydrate 20.8, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 3.5, Protein 8.9
WINNING CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP
I developed this recipe myself by substituting asparagus for broccoli in cream of broccoli soup. It's a big favorite at our house! -Westelle Griswa, Monroe, Connecticut
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place asparagus in a large saucepan and cover with 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, cover and cook for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain, reserving liquid. , In a another saucepan, saute onions in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually stir in the milk, bouillon, reserved cooking liquid and remaining water. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Stir in asparagus; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 795mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP
No need to toss out the tough ends of asparagus-use them to make a quick stock for an extra shot of flavor in this cream of asparaagus soup.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring 6 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan; season with 2 teaspoons salt. Add asparagus tips and blanch until bright green and just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath with a slotted spoon; reserve for topping. Add trimmings, 1/2 shallot and 1/2 clove garlic to the same pot and return to a boil; reduce heat and simmer the asparagus stock 20 to 25 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- In another saucepan, heat olive oil over medium. Add sliced shallot and chopped garlic and cook until softened but not browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in potato and enough of the asparagus stock to cover the vegetables (about 1 cup), and simmer until the potato is tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Strain remaining asparagus stock directly into saucepan with the potatoes. Add remaining asparagus and cook until tender and bright green, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Puree in a blender until completely smooth; remove 1 cup and reserve. Slowly stir in cream, and season to taste with salt and pepper; thin with reserved liquid as needed. Serve hot or chilled, topped with asparagus tips and a drizzle of oil.
CREAMY ASPARAGUS SOUP
Step into spring with this easy blender soup that showcases fresh asparagus, leeks, shallots, and just a touch of cream from a last-minute drizzle of crème fraîche.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Time 35m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add leeks and shallot; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add asparagus and 3 cups broth; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, until asparagus is very tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes.
- Working in batches (don't fill it more than halfway), purée asparagus in a blender until very smooth, 1 to 2 minutes a batch, thinning with more broth if necessary. Transfer to cleaned pan, and heat until steaming. Whisk crème fraîche with a little water until it has the consistency of heavy cream. Spoon some on top of each serving, swirling with a toothpick, if desired.
CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP I
One of my favorite soups. I make it as soon as fresh asparagus is available.
Provided by William Anatooskin
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Melt butter or margarine in a heavy cooking pot. Add onions and chopped celery; saute until tender, about 4 minutes. Stir in flour, mixing well. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Do not burn, or let it go lumpy. Add water, chicken broth, and chicken soup base; stir until smooth. Bring to a boil. Add diced potatoes and chopped asparagus. Reduce heat, and simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Puree soup in a food processor or blender in batches. Return to pot.
- Stir in half and half cream, soy sauce, and black and white pepper. Bring soup just to boil. Adjust seasonings to taste. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Cholesterol 14.1 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 2018.7 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
ASPARAGUS SOUP
This delicious asparagus soup recipe is courtesy of Scott Conant's "Bold Italian," and makes for a delicious spring-time bowl.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add shallot, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until shallots are tender and just beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.
- Add chopped asparagus, and cook for 1 minute. Stir in broth and 1 cup water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer; continue cooking until asparagus is tender, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare and ice-water bath. Fill a medium saucepot with water and bring to a boil. Add salt, return to a boil, and add asparagus tips. Cook until just tender. Transfer asparagus tips to ice-water bath; let cool about 1 minute. Drain and set aside.
- Remove from heat; add spinach. Using an immersion blender, puree soup while drizzling in remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Return to heat and cook until heated through; season with salt. Divide soup evenly between 4 bowls, garnish with asparagus tips, and serve immediately.
EASY CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP
Add a slice of toast topped with melted cheese to this cream of asparagus soup, and you have lunch or a light dinner.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large (4-quart) saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add shallots and thyme; cook until shallots are soft, about 5 minutes. Add flour; cook until incorporated, stirring constantly, about 1 minute.
- Add asparagus and 6 cups water; season generously with salt. Cover, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat; cover, and simmer, until asparagus is bright green and just tender, 2 to 4 minutes. Working in small batches, purée soup in a blender until very smooth. To prevent splattering, fill blender only halfway, and allow heat to escape: Remove cap from hole in lid, and cover lid with a dish towel. (To freeze, see note.) If serving right away, stir in cream and lemon juice.
ASPARAGUS SOUP
A great beginning to any meal. Great for lunch or dinner. This is very good and easy to make. This recipe is easily halved. The first time I made this, I used what I had on hand and made a couple substitutions. I used scallions for the leeks, used a red potato, decided not to garnish with the tips and tossed them in, no sour cream or chives. I pureed with a hand blender. It still was outstanding! Enjoy! From the Chicago Tribune "good eating" section, 5.6.09.
Provided by Chicagoland Chef du
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Clean asparagus and cut into 2" pieces. Reserve tips for garnish.
- Prepare potatoes, peel and cut into 2" pieces.
- Heat oil and butter over medium heat in a large sauce pan. Add leeks or onions, stirring occasionally until soft. About 5 minutes.
- Add potatoes and asparagus, cook until well coated and begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
- Add chicken broth, salt and pepper; heat to a boil. Reduce heat to low; partially cover. Cook until vegetables are tender, 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, if desired, boil water over high heat (for asparagus tips). Add the tips to the boiling water; boil until tender and still green. About 3 minutes. Drain and set aside for garnish. Toss into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking if desired.
- Puree in small batches in a blender or sue a hand blender.
- Stir in lemon juice to taste.
- Ladle into bowl, top with a dollop of sour cream, tips, chives or croutons.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.7, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 12.3, Sodium 1082.2, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 2, Sugar 3.3, Protein 6.9
CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP (CRèME D'ASPERGES)
This classic French soup is made with just six ingredients: butter, asparagus, onion, chicken stock, cream, and lemon juice.
Categories Soup/Stew Milk/Cream Blender Vegetable Quick & Easy Lunch Asparagus Spring Simmer Gourmet Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Easter Vegetarian
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut tips from 12 asparagus 1 1/2 inches from top and halve tips lengthwise if thick. Reserve for garnish.
- Cut stalks and all remaining asparagus into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Cook onion in 2 tablespoons butter in a 4-quart heavy pot over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened. Add asparagus pieces and salt and pepper to taste, then cook, stirring, 5 minutes. Add 5 cups broth and simmer, covered, until asparagus is very tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
- While soup simmers, cook reserved asparagus tips in boiling salted water until just tender, 3 to 4 minutes, then drain.
- Purée soup in batches in a blender until smooth, transferring to a bowl (use caution when blending hot liquids), and return to pan. Stir in crème fraîche, then add more broth to thin soup to desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper. Bring soup to a boil and whisk in remaining tablespoon butter.
- Add lemon juice and garnish with asparagus tips.
CREAMED ASPARAGUS SOUP
It's not difficult to fix a batch of this smooth, comforting soup. It has wonderful homemade goodness. A singe steaming bowl really warms me up...but I usually can't resist going back for seconds. -Veva Hepler, Walla Walla, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings (about 2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add the broth, asparagus and tarragon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until asparagus is tender. Cool for 10 minutes., In a blender or food processor, puree the asparagus mixture, a third at a time; set aside. , In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, melt butter; stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until golden. Gradually add cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in the pureed asparagus and lemon juice and heat through. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 462mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
ASPARAGUS SOUP
Make and share this Asparagus Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Jenny Sanders
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Wash and cut up the celery and put it in a large pot with the water and the canned beans, including the packing liquid from the beans. Heat to a simmer.
- Wash the asparagus, and snap off both the tough ends and the tips. Grind the spices and add them to the soup. Add the asparagus stalks and ends to the soup and simmer until quite tender; about 10 minutes. Reserve the tips.
- Remove the tough stem ends from the soup and discard. Puree the soup thoroughly in a blender. The soup may be made ahead up to this point; it should keep in the fridge for 24 hours.
- To serve, add the cream (if using) and reheat the soup gently. Steam the reserved tips separately until tender.
- Serve the soup garnished with the steamed tips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.1, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 26.4, Sodium 446.8, Carbohydrate 29.9, Fiber 11.9, Sugar 2, Protein 11.3
Tips:
- When selecting asparagus, choose firm spears with tight tips. Avoid any spears that are wilted or have brown spots.
- To prepare the asparagus, snap off the tough woody ends. You can do this by bending the asparagus spear until it snaps naturally.
- If you are using fresh asparagus, you can roast it in the oven before adding it to the soup. This will give the soup a smoky flavor.
- To make the soup creamy, you can use a blender or immersion blender to puree some of the soup. Alternatively, you can add a tablespoon or two of cornstarch or flour to thicken the soup.
- For a richer flavor, you can add a splash of white wine or cream to the soup.
- Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh herbs such as chives, dill, or parsley.
Conclusion:
Asparagus soup is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It is a great way to use up leftover asparagus, and it can also be made ahead of time and reheated when you are ready to serve. With its creamy texture and delicate flavor, asparagus soup is sure to please everyone at the table.
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