CREME FRAICHE ASPARAGUS SOUP
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
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.
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The_after_life39
[email protected]Overall, I thought this soup was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Jeremy Gonzales
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly but my soup turned out too thick. I had to add more milk to thin it out.
Sarita Kunwar
[email protected]I found this soup to be a bit bland. I think it could use more seasoning.
Hamza rafiq
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. I also like to add a bit of lemon zest to brighten up the flavor.
Fahat Hossain
[email protected]I wasn't sure how I would like this soup, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was creamy and flavorful without being too heavy.
Clyde Stoglin
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's so flavorful. I love that I can use fresh asparagus from my garden.
Donna Kenny
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it!
William Marendi
[email protected]This soup was absolutely delicious! I loved the creamy texture and the subtle flavor of the asparagus. It was the perfect soup for a cold winter day.