Asparagus velouté with fresh goat cheese and extra virgin olive oil is a creamy and flavorful soup that is both elegant and simple to make. The delicate flavor of asparagus is perfectly complemented by the tanginess of fresh goat cheese and the richness of extra virgin olive oil. This soup is a great way to enjoy asparagus during its peak season, and it is also a beautiful and impressive dish to serve at a dinner party. Here is a recipe for asparagus velouté with fresh goat cheese and extra virgin olive oil soup.
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CHILLED ASPARAGUS SOUP WITH GOAT CHEESE
Steps:
- Coat a large saucepan with olive oil. Add the onion, celery and garlic and bring to a medium heat. Season with salt and sweat until the vegetables are very soft and aromatic, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Remove the tips from the asparagus and reserve. Cut the stalks of the asparagus into 1-inch lengths and add them to the pot. Sweat for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the potatoes and the stock. Taste for seasoning and add salt, if needed (it will). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- On a separate burner, bring a small pot of well salted water to a boil over high heat. Have a small bowl of well salted ice water on standby. Cook the asparagus tips in the boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove them from the boiling water and plunge them immediately into the ice water. When the tips are cool, remove them from the water, pat dry and reserve.
- In a blender or with an immersion blender, puree the asparagus stock mixture. Strain through a mesh strainer, if desired. Taste and adjust the seasonings, if needed. Chill.
- Garnish with the reserved asparagus tips and crumbled goat cheese. Springtime delicious!
ASPARAGUS VELOUTé
Provided by Joel Robuchon
Categories Soup/Stew Milk/Cream Blender Chicken Egg Appetizer Asparagus Simmer Boil Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Wash the asparagus. Cut 2 inches (5 cm.) off the tips and save them for another use. Do not peel the stalks but cut them into 15-inch (3-cm.) pieces.
- 2. Bring the stock or broth to a boil in a soup pot. When it bubbles, add the asparagus pieces and sugar. Turn down the heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- 3. Blend and pass through a fine strainer (a chinois if possible), pressing on the solids with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Put the soup back in the pot, bring back to a boil, and boil about 30 minutes more.
- 4. Thoroughly mix the cornstarch in a bowl with 1 tablespoon cold water. Beat the yolk and cream together in a bowl large enough to hold all the soup.
- 5. When the soup in the pot has been reduced by about half, whisk in the cornstarch mixture. Boil for 1 minute, whisking constantly, and then gently pour everything into the bowl with the egg-cream mixture, whisking as you pour.
- 6. Pour the contents of the bowl back into the soup pot and heat very gently in order to thicken. Stir with a spatula and turn off the heat at the first sign of boiling. Blend. Season with salt as necessary.
ASPARAGUS SOUP WITH HERBED GOAT CHEESE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Time 58m
Yield 4 to 6 servings (6 1/2 cups)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Goat cheese: Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Using a fork, in a small bowl, combine the goat cheese and basil until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Using a 1/2-ounce cookie scoop or a round tablespoon measure sprayed with vegetable oil cooking spray, scoop the goat cheese into balls and arrange on the prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Soup: In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat. Add the leeks and cook, stirring constantly until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the broth, asparagus and basil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the asparagus is tender, about 15 minutes. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Keep the soup warm over low heat.
- To serve: Ladle the soup into shallow bowls and garnish with the herbed goat cheese.
- Cook's Note: The soup can also be pureed by ladling, in batches, into a food processor or blender and blended until smooth.
SHAVED ASPARAGUS AND GOAT CHEESE TARTS
This tart is a reminder of all things spring: fresh asparagus, mint leaves, lemon and peas. All of these perennial favorites come together in a delicious starter that's perfect for the time when asparagus is at its best.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Line large cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper.
- Carefully unfold thawed sheet of puff pastry. If necessary, use rolling pin to flatten any edges and smooth out dough. Using knife or pizza cutter, cut puff pastry into 6 even rectangles. Prick pastry rectangles with fork. Place rectangles on cookie sheet a few inches apart. Brush with beaten egg.
- Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Place cookie sheet on cooling rack to cool at least 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix cheese, cream and lemon peel; stir well. In medium bowl, mix shaved asparagus, peas, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and mint. Spread 1 tablespoon cheese mixture on center of each cooled pastry rectangle. Top with asparagus mixture; sprinkle with pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Tart, Sodium 260 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 4 g
ASPARAGUS CHEESE SOUP
Thyme has a sweet, savory flavor that really enhances a variety of dishes, including this creamy soup.-Elizabeth Montgomery, Allston, MA
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add asparagus and heat through. Add the cheese, thyme and nutmeg. Cook until cheese is melted, stirring frequently (do not boil). Garnish with croutons and additional cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 24g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 994mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON AND GOAT CHEESE
After you try this recipe, it will be difficult to make asparagus any other way. You'll see how roasting the asparagus brings out exquisite flavors that are enhanced by just the right amount of goat cheese and lemon.
Provided by Swanson®
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Swanson®
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Set the oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a roasting pan with vegetable cooking spray.
- Stir the asparagus and oil in the pan. Season the asparagus as desired. Add the broth.
- Roast the asparagus for 20 minutes or until tender, stirring once during cooking. Top with the cheese, lemon juice and lemon zest.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.8 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 154.5 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
BROILED ASPARAGUS WITH GOAT CHEESE
An easy and unbelievable yummy recipe for oven-broiled asparagus finished with crumbled goat cheese.
Provided by Natalie Titanov
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus Baked
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
- Combine asparagus, olive oil, basil, salt, and pepper on a sheet pan and mix well.
- Broil in the preheated oven until asparagus is cooked through and easily pierced with a knife, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with goat cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.7 calories, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 223.7 mg, Sugar 3 g
ASPARAGUS GALETTE WITH GOAT CHEESE
This asparagus galette could be an appetizer or a side dish, or you could top it with an egg and serve it as an entree. While I prefer to make my own whole wheat crust to add a nutty flavor, you could use a refrigerated crust instead. Cooking all vegetables before assembling the galette adds flavor and expels most of the moisture, so the crust gets crispy in the oven. If you want to save time, use caramelized onion jam instead of caramelizing the leeks. -Kellyn Kemmerer, Baltimore, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place flours and salt in a food processor; pulse until blended. Add butter; pulse until butter is the size of peas. While pulsing, add just enough ice water to form moist crumbs. Shape dough into a disk. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or overnight., In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add leeks and 1 teaspoon salt; cook and stir until softened, 5-7 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook until deep golden brown, 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from pan to a large bowl., In the same skillet, heat oil and remaining 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms and remaining 1 teaspoon salt; cook and stir until reduced by half and crispy, about 20 minutes. Add to bowl with leeks., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add asparagus; cook, uncovered, until the stalks turn bright green, 2-3 minutes. Remove asparagus and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry; add to bowl with leeks and mushrooms., Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 12-in. circle. Transfer crust to a parchment-lined baking sheet., Crumble goat cheese over top of vegetable mixture. Spoon over crust to within 2 in. of edge. Fold crust edge over filling, pleating as you go and leaving a 6-in. opening in the center. Brush folded crust with beaten egg. Bake until crust is golden brown and cheese is melty, 30-35 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 22g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 797mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
ROASTED FRESH ASPARAGUS, BEETS, AND GOAT CHEESE MEDLEY
Nothing is as scrumptious as fresh asparagus nor roasted veggies. Full article by Cat Rooney/Epoch Times at http://www.theepochtimes.com/n3/99474-roasted-fresh-asparagus-beets-and-goat-cheese-medley/
Provided by CatsCooking
Categories Vegetable
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425º F. Wash asparagus and cut off the tougher bottom parts of the stems. (Don't snap the ends as you lose too much of the asparagus). If sizes vary dramatically, slice the largest asparagus stems lengthwise. The asparagus can be chopped uniformly into halves or thirds or left whole.
- Wash and peel beets and slice into small cubes. Place asparagus and beets in a large bowl. Add olive oil, seasoning, and thyme and toss until completely coated.Cover baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange asparagus and beets on the sheet so they are spread out and not overlapping. Use a spatula to gather any remaining oil and seasonings to drizzle over the arranged vegetables. Bake for 15-20 minutes until beets are tender then remove them from the oven. Pile the asparagus and beets into the middle of the baking pan. Add cheese, fruit, and almonds. Bake another 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153, Fat 9.6, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 11.2, Sodium 109.5, Carbohydrate 12.4, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 4, Protein 7.1
FRITTATA WITH ASPARAGUS, GOAT CHEESE, AND HERBS
Serve this vegetarian egg dish any time of day -- just add salad and crusty bread to complete the meal.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a medium pot of well-salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, prepare an ice water bath. Blanch asparagus until just tender, about 1 minute. Drain and transfer to ice water bath to cool. Drain. Set spears aside.
- Whisk eggs with 1 tsp each salt and pepper. Stir in scallions, chives, and asparagus stalks.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Heat oil in an ovenproof 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Pour egg mixture into skillet. Cook until edges begin to set; push cooked edges toward the center of the pan with a wooden spoon. Continue cooking until the center begins to set, about 2 minutes more. Dollop goat cheese over top and sprinkle with reserved asparagus spears.
- Bake until eggs are completely set, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 g, Cholesterol 376 g, Fat 16 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 15 g, Sodium 414 g
ASPARAGUS-POTATO HASH WITH GOAT CHEESE AND EGGS
This colorful one-pan breakfast can be easily adapted to use up whatever vegetables you have in the crisper: Use shallots or yellow onion instead of leeks, or substitute green beans, snap peas or even broccoli for the asparagus. Just make sure everything is diced into 1/2-inch pieces so the vegetables cook evenly and quickly. Serve as part of an elegant brunch spread, with toast for a hearty (and vegetarian!) weekend breakfast, or eat it straight from the skillet with a glass of white wine as a quick, clean-out-the-fridge dinner.
Provided by Lidey Heuck
Categories breakfast, brunch, dinner, weekday, vegetables, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees. In a large (12-inch) ovenproof skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high. Add the potatoes, spreading them out into an even layer, and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally and scraping the bottom of the pan, until potatoes are nicely browned, 7 to 9 minutes.
- Lower the heat to medium, add the fennel and leek, and cook, tossing occasionally, until leeks are translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. If the skillet looks dry at any point, add a splash of olive oil.
- Add the asparagus, along with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few more grinds of black pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until the asparagus, fennel and potatoes are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Off the heat, add the lemon juice and toss, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Use a spoon to create 4 small hollows in the hash. Carefully crack an egg into each, season the eggs with salt and pepper and bake for 5 to 7 minutes, until the egg whites are just set. (Don't overcook.)
- Sprinkle with goat cheese, herbs, fennel fronds and lemon zest, if using. Sprinkle with additional lemon juice, if desired, and a pinch of salt, and serve hot. (A spatula works best for serving.)
ASPARAGUS VELOUTE, FRESH GOAT CHEESE AND EVOO SOUP
Steps:
- For the Veloute: Heat olive oil in heavy pot over med-hi heat, ~2 min. Put 1/4 cup of asparagus in fridge, covered until ready to serve. Put remaining asparagus & onions in pot, reduce heat to med-low --> salt and pepper --> sweat for 5 minutes, stirring occassionally. Add chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce to med-low and simmer 15 min. Add spinach leaves and simmer another 2 minutes. Working in 2 batches, puree soup until smooth. Pass through seive into large metal bowl. Coll bowl of puree quickly in an ice bath to keep its nice green color. Can stop here, cover and refrigerate if using another day. For goat cheese: Fold chives, oil into cheese and season with black pepper. Set aside To serve: Bring veloute to a boil over med-hi heat. Add cream and butter, whisking until butter melts. Season to taste. Divide soup into 4 bowls. Put 2 Tbs of goat cheese in the center of each bowl. Sprinkle soup with 1 Tbs of reserved diced asparagus and some fleur de sel. Drizzle with olive oil and serve immediately.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender asparagus. Look for spears that are bright green and have tight tips.
- Trim the asparagus spears. Cut off the tough, woody ends of the spears.
- Blanch the asparagus. This will help to preserve the鮮 green color and crisp texture.
- Use a good quality vegetable broth. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the soup.
- Don't overcook the soup. Asparagus is a delicate vegetable that can easily become overcooked.
- Serve the soup immediately. Asparagus soup is best served fresh.
Conclusion:
Asparagus soup is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or a quick snack. It is also a great way to use up leftover asparagus. With its creamy texture, delicate flavor, and beautiful green color, asparagus soup is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.
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