FRESH ASPARAGUS, ONION, POTATO SOUP
Easy and quick with the help of a food processor. This couldn't be easier and a great soup to make in a hurry. Serve as a starter for dinner or a main course with a side salad or sandwich. I make this often when my grocery store puts asparagus on sale or when they have it at the Farmers Market. It is easy on the budget and just comforting. You can top with some diced sauteed bacon, a toasted baguette or even some grated Monterey Jack cheese, which is creamy when it melts.
Provided by SarasotaCook
Categories Potato
Time 40m
Yield 4-8 Bowls of soup, 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Asparagus -- First cut off about 14 tips - not to long. These will be lightly cooked in the microwave for about 30 seconds, just to lightly blanch or to soften them up. They are just a garnish. Rough chop the remaining asparagus. They are going in the food processor, so no need to chop them too fine.
- Soup Base -- To the food processor, add the diced asparagus (not the reserved tips), the onion, garlic, potatoes and a little of the broth, just to allow it to puree. Continue pulsing until smooth or the consistency you like best.
- Cook -- To a medium size soup pot, add 1/2 the butter and melt on medium heat. Add the vegetables and cook on medium to medium low and slowly cook the vegetables. They will take about 15 minutes until cooked through.
- Sauce -- As the vegetables cook, add the remaining butter to a small measuring cup and melt in the microwave (just 10 seconds or so). Remove from the microwave and add the flour and sherry and stir well. Pour this mixture into the vegetables, along with the broth and mix to combine. Bring to medium heat until the soup begins to thicken. Slowly whisk in the cream. You can add as much cream as you like. Some make like a more creamy texture and other less. So start slow and add 1 cup cream and a time until it reaches the consistency you like. Check for salt and pepper seasoning, and add the dill. Cook another 5 minutes until heated through.
- Asparagus Tips -- Wrap the tips in a damp paper towel and cook for 20-30 seconds in the microwave on medium high until they are slightly tender.
- Serve -- Top each bowl of soup with a couple of the asparagus tips and a little of the monterey jack cheese. You can also add bacon bits or a toasted baguette, or even bagel chips. Anything you want.
- Enjoy!
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Dinesh Shresh
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love that it's made with fresh ingredients and it's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. I'll definitely be making this again and again.
Jamal Abdul nasir
[email protected]This soup is delicious! I love the fresh flavors of the asparagus and onions. The soup is also very creamy and comforting. I'll definitely be making this again.
Kaayden Davis
[email protected]This soup is so creamy and comforting. It's the perfect soup to warm you up on a cold day. I love the combination of asparagus, onions, and potatoes. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Reel Algasim
[email protected]I love the addition of lemon zest in this recipe. It really brightens up the soup and gives it a fresh flavor. I also added a bit of cayenne pepper for a little kick. It was perfect!
Saysay Godo
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. I had a bunch that was starting to wilt and I didn't want to waste it. This soup was the perfect solution! It was easy to make and turned out delicious.
adnan shahwani
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love that it's made with fresh ingredients and it's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. I'll definitely be making this again and again.
Oliver Nabuwembo
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I'm glad I did! The soup was surprisingly good. The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the soup was very creamy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Dylan Welch
[email protected]This soup is delicious! I love the fresh flavors of the asparagus and onions. The soup is also very creamy and comforting. I'll definitely be making this again.
Zeeshan hyder
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting soup recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill! The asparagus and potatoes are a great combination, and the soup is creamy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Tenagne G
[email protected]This soup is so good! I love the combination of asparagus, onions, and potatoes. The soup is creamy and flavorful, and it's the perfect comfort food for a cold day. I'll definitely be making this again.
Tiarna Skarratt
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. The soup is easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover asparagus. I'll definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]This soup was a hit with my family! Even my picky kids loved it. The soup is creamy and comforting, and the asparagus and potatoes add a nice texture. I'll definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.
Nimra Shehzadi
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of creamy soups, but this one was surprisingly light and refreshing. The asparagus and potatoes were cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful without being too heavy. I'll definitely be making this again.
M kashif Mutt
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love that it's made with fresh ingredients and it's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. I'll definitely be making this again and again.
Loretta Ankomah
[email protected]I love the addition of lemon zest in this recipe. It really brightens up the soup and gives it a fresh flavor. I also added a bit of cayenne pepper for a little kick. It was perfect!
ibrahim auwal
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. I had a bunch that was starting to wilt and I didn't want to waste it. This soup was the perfect solution! It was easy to make and turned out delicious.
RUSHIGAJIKI Potien
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I'm glad I did! The soup was so flavorful and creamy, and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.
Dada Richard
[email protected]This asparagus onion potato soup was a delightful experience! The flavors of the fresh asparagus, sweet onions, and tender potatoes blended perfectly, creating a creamy and comforting soup. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out wonderfully.