TANGY ASPARAGUS SOUP
A dollop of creme fraiche makes this pretty soup an ideal starter for an elegant spring dinner party. A cheese crisp on the side is the perfect finishing touch. -Jamie Concannon, Plymouth, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 55m
Yield 7 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add shallots; cook and stir until tender. Add asparagus; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, wine and coriander. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until asparagus is tender, 3-5 minutes. Do not drain. Cool slightly. Place in blender; cover and process until pureed. Stir in pepper. Keep warm. , To make crisps, heat a lightly greased small skillet over medium heat. Add about 2 tablespoons cheese; cook until cheese is golden brown and bubbly, 1-2 minutes. Carefully flip the crisp; cook 30 seconds longer. Remove to waxed paper to cool. Repeat., In a small bowl, combine the creme fraiche, lemon juice and lemon zest., Ladle soup into cups; dollop with creme fraiche mixture. Serve with Parmesan crisps.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 606mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
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Private Privy
[email protected]This soup is just okay. It's not bad, but it's not great either. I probably won't make it again.
Bahawal News
[email protected]I wasn't sure how I would like this soup, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's a great combination of flavors.
Chandra Bahadur Hamal
[email protected]This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavor is amazing!
Humaira Gilani
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover asparagus.
Artemis Zahedfar
[email protected]This is my new favorite soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Nana Adjoa Royal
[email protected]The soup was good, but I found it to be a bit too tangy for my taste. I would recommend using less lemon juice next time.
Meli Harmons
[email protected]I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor.
Gm Shohan
[email protected]This soup is delicious! The asparagus is cooked perfectly and the tangy flavor is just right.
Rabin Roimee
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my soup turned out bland and watery. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened.
Sanjida Fahmida
[email protected]Easy to make and packed with flavor. I added a bit of extra lemon juice and it was perfect.
Brajesh Binoy
[email protected]This asparagus soup was a delightful surprise! I've never been a huge fan of asparagus, but this soup changed my mind. The tangy flavor was perfectly balanced with the creaminess of the soup. I'll definitely be making this again.