CHILLED ASPARAGUS SOUP

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This is a delightful soup that's perfect for hot weather. The curry seasoning comes through just right.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h10m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
5 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 egg yolks, beaten
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash lemon juice

Steps:

  • Cut asparagus into 1-in. pieces; set tips aside. Place the remaining asparagus in a saucepan; add broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes. Cool slightly. , Process in batches in a blender or food processor until smooth; set aside. In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add the asparagus tips; cook for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Drain and chill until serving. , In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add pureed asparagus. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot soup into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes or until mixture is heated through and reaches 160°. Stir in the cream, curry powder, pepper and lemon juice., Remove from the heat; cool slightly. Cover and chill until serving. Garnish with asparagus tips, gently adding to each bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 523mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Joy Abahjoy
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Wow! This soup is amazing! It is so flavorful and creamy. I love the way the asparagus and leeks complement each other. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Maadii Maammad
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This soup is one of my new favorites! It is so creamy and flavorful. I love the way the asparagus and leeks complement each other. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Isaak Niyazov
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It is also very flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Loyiso Mshiywa
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I love the addition of dill to this soup. It gives it a nice fresh flavor. The soup is also very creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Fareda Walled
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This soup is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also very easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Anum Manzar
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I love the bright green color of this soup. It is so inviting. The soup is also very flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Jimmy Kneece
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. It is also a healthy and delicious meal. I served it with a side of crusty bread and it was perfect.


Kelli Davis
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! The soup is delicious and perfect for a hot summer day. I will definitely be making this again.


James Philip
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It is also very flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Tumwine Lauben
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I love the addition of dill to this soup. It gives it a nice fresh flavor. The soup is also very creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Gideon Ugbaga
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This soup is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also very easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


georgfreddy Maldonado
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I love the bright green color of this soup. It is so inviting. The soup is also very flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Ramon Santos
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. It is also a healthy and delicious meal. I served it with a side of crusty bread and it was perfect.


Bayjid Md,
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I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I thought I would give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The soup is very flavorful and the asparagus is not overpowering. I will definitely be making this again.


Creative Orange
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This soup is amazing! It is so creamy and flavorful. I love the way the asparagus and leeks complement each other. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Duaa Jaaan
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I was looking for a chilled soup recipe and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I tried it! The soup is delicious and perfect for a hot summer day. I will definitely be making this again.


Deng Deng
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It only takes a few ingredients and is very easy to make. The soup turned out great and I will definitely be making it again.


Tanya Nelson
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This chilled asparagus soup is one of the most delicious soups I've ever had. It is light and refreshing, with a wonderful asparagus flavor. I will definitely be making this again.