Best 11 Asparagus Soup Wlemon Creme Fraiche Recipes

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Asparagus soup with lemon crème fraiche is a classic spring soup that is both light and flavorful. The asparagus is cooked until tender and then puréed with chicken broth, cream, and seasonings. The lemon crème fraiche adds a bright, tangy flavor that balances out the sweetness of the asparagus. This soup is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it can be served hot or cold.

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ASPARAGUS SOUP WITH LEMON CREME FRAICHE



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A fresh and easy asparagus soup, pureed until it's smooth, is a definite winner. Serve it warm or chilled depending on the weather.-Fern Vitense, Tipton, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
4 cups cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)
3 medium red potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) vegetable broth
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
GARNISH:
1/4 cup minced chives
1/4 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Add asparagus and potatoes; cook 3 minutes longer. Stir in broth, lemon zest and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, 15-20 minutes., Cool slightly. Process soup in batches in a blender until smooth. Return all to pan and heat through. Combine garnish ingredients; serve with soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 873mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 stick unsalted butter
1/2 onion, chopped, (about 1/2 cup)
1 clove garlic, crushed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds asparagus, ends trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
6 cups chicken stock
1 pint sour cream, room temperature
2 teaspoons Hungarian hot paprika, for garnish

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



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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

Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 bunches asparagus (about 2 pounds), trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces, trimmings and 20 tips reserved
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1/2 large shallot, sliced crosswise, plus 1/2 large shallot
1/2 large clove garlic, finely chopped, plus 1/2 large clove garlic
1 medium Yukon gold or Russet potato (about 8 ounces), peeled and diced (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup heavy cream

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.

CHEF JOHN'S CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP



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For me, asparagus is one of those rare vegetables that shines brightest when enjoyed in soup form. Here's an ultra-easy and gorgeously colored cream of asparagus soup recipe.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, finely diced
salt to taste
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch ground nutmeg
½ cup heavy whipping cream
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a soup pot over medium heat. Add minced onion and salt; cook and stir until onion is soft and golden, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour chicken broth and water into pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Place asparagus pieces in simmering broth. Cook, stirring occasionally until asparagus is just tender and still bright green, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Use an immersion blender to blend soup until smooth, about 3 minutes.
  • For a finer texture, strain soup through mesh strainer. Return strained soup to pot and place on stove.
  • Turn heat to low. Season with cayenne pepper, black pepper, and nutmeg. Adjust salt to taste. Whisk 1/2 cup cream into soup.
  • Place 1/4 cup cream, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and lemon zest in a small bowl. Whisk until frothy and slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
  • Ladle soup into bowls. Drizzle a spoonful of Parmigiano-Reggiano-lemon cream on top of each serving and swirl to form a random design.
  • Sprinkle with a pinch of lemon zest and cayenne pepper, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 51.5 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 59.8 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

CREAM OF FRESH ASPARAGUS SOUP II



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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

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
½ cup chopped onion
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 cup milk
½ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

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 (CRèME D'ASPERGES)



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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

2 pounds green asparagus
1 large onion, chopped
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 to 6 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup crème fraîche or heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste

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.

ASPARAGUS SOUP WITH LEMON CREME FRAICHE



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Make and share this Asparagus Soup With Lemon Creme Fraiche recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mamatosk

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons butter
1 cup sliced shallot
2 lbs asparagus, trimmed, cut into 2 inch lengths
2 teaspoons ground coriander
28 ounces vegetable broth
1/4 cup creme fraiche or 1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon finley grated lemon peel

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add shallots; saute until soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Add asparagus and corander; stir 1 minute.
  • Add broth; simmer until asparagus is tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Cool slightly.
  • Either work in batches and puree soup in blender or use and immersion blender in same pot.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Stir creme fraiche, lemon juice and lemon peel in small bowl.
  • Ladle soup into bowls, top with dollop of lemon creme fraiche.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.5, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 33.9, Sodium 96, Carbohydrate 11.3, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 2, Protein 4.7

ASPARAGUS SOUP WITH LEMON CRèME FRAîCHE



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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Soup/Stew     Citrus     Vegetable     Appetizer     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     High Fiber     Lemon     Asparagus     Spring     Shallot     Coriander     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
1 cup sliced shallots (about 6 large)
2 pounds asparagus, trimmed, cut into 2-inch lengths
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 14-ounce cans vegetable broth
1/4 cup crème fraîche or sour cream
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots; sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Add asparagus and coriander; stir 1 minute. Add vegetable broth and simmer until asparagus is tender, about 5 minutes. Cool slightly. Working in batches, puree soup in blender. Strain into same pan, pressing on solids to release liquid. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
  • Stir crème fraîche, lemon juice, and lemon peel in small bowl. Divide soup among bowls. Top with dollop of lemon crème fraîche and serve.

TANGY ASPARAGUS SOUP



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A dollop of creme fraiche makes this pretty soup an ideal starter for an elegant spring dinner party. A cheese crisp on the side is the perfect finishing touch. -Jamie Concannon, Plymouth, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 cup sliced shallots
2 pounds fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
2-1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup white wine or additional chicken broth
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add shallots; cook and stir until tender. Add asparagus; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, wine and coriander. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until asparagus is tender, 3-5 minutes. Do not drain. Cool slightly. Place in blender; cover and process until pureed. Stir in pepper. Keep warm. , To make crisps, heat a lightly greased small skillet over medium heat. Add about 2 tablespoons cheese; cook until cheese is golden brown and bubbly, 1-2 minutes. Carefully flip the crisp; cook 30 seconds longer. Remove to waxed paper to cool. Repeat., In a small bowl, combine the creme fraiche, lemon juice and lemon zest., Ladle soup into cups; dollop with creme fraiche mixture. Serve with Parmesan crisps.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 606mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CREAMY ASPARAGUS SOUP



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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

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups thinly sliced leeks, white and light-green parts only, well washed and patted dry (from 2)
3/4 cup thinly sliced shallot
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
3 to 4 cups ( homemade or low-sodium store-bought)
Crème fraîche, for serving

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.

CREME FRAICHE ASPARAGUS SOUP



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Based on a recipe from Michelle Garner's cookbook, Quick French Cuisine. She says, "I adapted this from my aunt Cécille's recipe. She would make large batches and freeze it."

Provided by mersaydees

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups onions, minced
4 cups chicken stock
1/8 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed (thin asparagus is recommended)
1/4 cup creme fraiche or 1/4 cup whipping cream
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)

Steps:

  • In a 4-quart pan, melt butter.
  • Add onion and cook just until soft and golden; do not brown.
  • Add chicken stock and bring to a boil.
  • Meanwhile, cut 3 inches of tips off asparagus and set aside.
  • In food processor or blender or by hand, slice remaining asparagus into ¼-inch pieces.
  • Drop pieces into boiling broth. Cover and simmer until very soft, about 30 minutes.
  • Cool for 10 minutes, and then puree soup in blender or processor.
  • Return soup to pan.
  • Add asparagus tips and simmer until just tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in cream.
  • Season with salt and pepper and a drop or two of lemon juice.
  • Serve warm or cold.

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use chicken broth instead of vegetable broth.
  • If you don't have crème fraîche, you can substitute sour cream or heavy cream.
  • Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little spice.
  • Garnish the soup with chopped chives or parsley.
  • Serve the soup immediately or refrigerate for later.

Conclusion:

Asparagus soup with lemon crème fraîche is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The soup is creamy and flavorful, with a bright lemon flavor. The crème fraîche adds a touch of richness and creaminess to the soup. This soup is sure to please everyone at your table.

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