WHITE ASPARAGUS SOUP WITH MORELS
Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian
Categories soups and stews, appetizer, side dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Snap off ends of white asparagus. Trim triangular leaves from sides, and peel spears. Cut top 2 inches off spears. Finely slice rest.
- Place tops in saucepan of salted water. Simmer 8 minutes. Add wild asparagus or green tips; simmer 2 minutes. Drain.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in 2-quart saucepan. Add shallot and garlic; sauté over medium-low heat until tender. Do not brown. Remove half of shallot and garlic; set aside. Add sliced asparagus to saucepan, with chicken stock, bay leaf, 2 sprigs thyme and salt and white pepper to taste. Simmer 10 minutes, until asparagus is very soft.
- Put morels in small saucepan. Add 1/2 cup water, reserved shallots, garlic and remaining thyme. Simmer 2 minutes, until water is almost evaporated. Add asparagus tops and wild asparagus or green tips, toss, and season with salt and pepper. Remove thyme.
- Remove herbs from saucepan with sliced asparagus. Add cream and remaining butter. Return to a simmer. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to blender jar. Blend on very low a few seconds, then blend on highest speed about one minute.
- Divide morels, asparagus tops and wild asparagus or green tips in each of four soup bowls. Pour soup over, and serve. (Soup and garnish can also be chilled and served cold.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 226, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 717 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Mahmood Hassan786
[email protected]This recipe looks complicated, but I'm up for the challenge. I'm sure it will be worth it.
That_0ne _very_sleepy_girl
[email protected]I'm not sure if I can find white asparagus and morels where I live, but I'm still going to try this recipe with regular asparagus and mushrooms.
Adnan Mahi
[email protected]This soup sounds delicious! I'm going to add it to my list of recipes to try.
MiguelAngel Angelito
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe! I love white asparagus and morels.
Roman khab roman khan
[email protected]This soup is a great way to showcase the delicate flavor of white asparagus.
ngieme tshundala
[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.
JAMAAL GLICK
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The soup is absolutely delicious.
Hukum Dangi
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my soup turned out really bland. I think I might have used too much water.
MianAhmad Ali
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and flavorful, and it's sure to impress your guests.
MB ADOR
[email protected]I had some trouble finding morels, so I used shiitake mushrooms instead. They worked just as well, and the soup was still delicious.
Bonnie Buttrill
[email protected]This soup was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still very good. I think I would have preferred it with less cream.
Julion Alvarez
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of asparagus, but I loved this soup! The white asparagus was mild and delicate, and the morels gave it a really nice savory flavor.
Chelsey Williams
[email protected]This soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the morels add a really nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Jim Keith
[email protected]Fantastic recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out perfectly. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the morels were a great addition.
narjess sabra313
[email protected]This soup was a delightful surprise. I've never had white asparagus before, and it's so delicate and flavorful. The morels added a lovely earthy flavor, and the overall dish was incredibly rich and decadent.