CREAM OF ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOM SOUP
We are a soup-eating family and this version was the result of finding asparagus on sale for 99-cents a pound and needing to use some shitake mushrooms while they were still good. My husband says it's his new favorite. I hope you enjoy it, too! Like all recipes, feel free to adjust ingredients to your own taste. This is a fast...
Provided by Julie Jarrell Bailey
Categories Cream Soups
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Remove about one-inch bottom of stem then chop the asparagus. Rinse in a colander and allow to drain. Set aside.
- 2. Heat butter and olive oil in heavy pan over medium-high temperature. Add chopped onion and stir for one or two minutes. Reduce heat to medium, stirring for about three-minutes. Add chopped mushroom*, garlic, salt and pepper, continuing to stir for a few more minutes until onion is tender and translucent (five or six minutes total). [*NOTE: I prefer shitake mushrooms because they have a nice, beefy consistency. However, use your favorite.]
- 3. Add the asparagus, lemon juice and one-cup of the chicken stock to the pot. Reduce heat to medium-low setting. Cover pot and continue cooking about 15-minutes until asparagus is tender.
- 4. Add remainder of chicken stock and one-half cup of the heavy cream to the pot. Taste test to determine if you want to add more salt or pepper.
- 5. Insert immersion blender into mixture and mix until all ingredients are creamy-smooth texture. ADD remainder of heavy cream and stir.
- 6. Serve hot. OPTIONAL: Garnish with one or more of the following: Dash of dill weed, dash of basil, teaspoon of sour cream, drizzle of balsamic glaze.
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Michael Lammers
[email protected]Meh.
Clutch Papii
[email protected]Not bad. It was a bit bland for my taste, but it was still a good soup.
Tammy Davis
[email protected]This soup is so creamy and flavorful. I love the combination of asparagus and mushrooms. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.
Brad Lyle
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover asparagus and mushrooms. It's also very affordable and easy to make.
Suckma To
[email protected]This soup is delicious! I love the way the asparagus and mushrooms complement each other. It's also very easy to make, which is a bonus.
Deshi Boyes
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I usually add a bit of extra cheese to make it even more creamy.
Nicole Singer
[email protected]This soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful. I love the combination of asparagus and mushrooms. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.
Abhijeet Pahan
[email protected]This soup was a bit of a disappointment. The flavor was bland and the texture was watery. I think I might have added too much broth. I'll try it again with less broth next time.
Leandro Ximenes
[email protected]This soup is delicious! The asparagus and mushrooms are a perfect match. I love the creamy texture and the subtle hint of garlic. I'll definitely be making this again.
Jahangir Mahar
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I really enjoyed this soup. The mushrooms and cheese helped to balance out the flavor of the asparagus. I'll definitely be making this again.
Barbara Pankey
[email protected]This soup is a winner! It's creamy, flavorful, and packed with vegetables. I love that it's so easy to make, too. I'll definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.
MD Bukhari
[email protected]Not bad! The soup was pretty good. I liked the flavor of the asparagus and mushrooms. However, I found the soup to be a bit too thick. I would have preferred it to be a bit thinner.
GLORY ONYINYECHI
[email protected]This soup is pure comfort food! It's creamy, flavorful, and so easy to make. I love that it's packed with veggies, too. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Nazer kuniyil
[email protected]I was really excited to try this recipe, but it didn't turn out as I hoped. The soup was too thin and watery. I think I might have added too much broth. I'll try it again with less broth next time.
Nomsa Portia
[email protected]Meh. It was okay. The soup was a bit bland for my taste. I had to add a lot of salt and pepper to make it palatable.
ndoda samuel mazibuko
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of asparagus, but this soup changed my mind. The combination of asparagus and mushrooms is surprisingly delicious. The soup was easy to make and packed with flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.
Sudais khane
[email protected]OMG! This asparagus and mushroom soup is to die for! So creamy and flavorful. I added a bit of extra garlic and thyme, and it was perfect. Definitely a keeper recipe.
Irasha Lakmali
[email protected]This soup was a delightful symphony of flavors! The asparagus and mushrooms blended perfectly, creating a rich and creamy texture. I followed the recipe to a T and it turned out flawlessly. My family raved about it and asked for seconds.