Best 8 Asparagus Soup Wlemon Creme Fraiche Recipes

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Indulge in the symphony of flavors with our exquisite Asparagus Soup with Lemon Crème Fraiche. This velvety smooth soup is a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes the taste buds with its vibrant green hue and enticing aroma. Prepared with fresh asparagus, aromatic shallots, and a touch of white wine, this soup embodies the essence of spring. The addition of lemon zest and crème fraiche imparts a delightful balance of tangy citrus and creamy richness, elevating this soup to a gourmet experience. Accompanying this main recipe are three variations that cater to diverse dietary preferences. For a vegan delight, try the Creamy Vegan Asparagus Soup, a plant-based rendition that retains the soup's luscious texture and flavors. If a gluten-free option is desired, the Gluten-Free Asparagus Soup offers a delectable alternative without compromising taste or texture. For those seeking a rich and flavorful broth, the Asparagus Broth recipe provides a versatile base for soups, stews, and sauces, adding depth and complexity to your culinary creations.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Saute 1 chopped onion, 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon fresh thyme in 2 tablespoons butter in a large pot over medium-high heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Add 2 pounds asparagus (trimmed and chopped), 1 1/2 cups each water and chicken broth and a big pinch of salt. Simmer until tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Working in batches, puree in a blender. Return to the pot, whisk in 1/2 cup crème fraiche and warm through (do not boil). Season with salt and pepper. Top with more creme fraiche and chopped chives.

ASPARAGUS SOUP WITH LEMON CREME FRAICHE



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Make and share this Asparagus Soup With Lemon Creme Fraiche recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mamatosk

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons butter
1 cup sliced shallot
2 lbs asparagus, trimmed, cut into 2 inch lengths
2 teaspoons ground coriander
28 ounces vegetable broth
1/4 cup creme fraiche or 1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon finley grated lemon peel

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add shallots; saute until soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Add asparagus and corander; stir 1 minute.
  • Add broth; simmer until asparagus is tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Cool slightly.
  • Either work in batches and puree soup in blender or use and immersion blender in same pot.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Stir creme fraiche, lemon juice and lemon peel in small bowl.
  • Ladle soup into bowls, top with dollop of lemon creme fraiche.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.5, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 33.9, Sodium 96, Carbohydrate 11.3, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 2, Protein 4.7

ASPARAGUS SOUP WITH LEMON CRèME FRAîCHE



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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Soup/Stew     Citrus     Vegetable     Appetizer     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     High Fiber     Lemon     Asparagus     Spring     Shallot     Coriander     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
1 cup sliced shallots (about 6 large)
2 pounds asparagus, trimmed, cut into 2-inch lengths
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 14-ounce cans vegetable broth
1/4 cup crème fraîche or sour cream
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots; sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Add asparagus and coriander; stir 1 minute. Add vegetable broth and simmer until asparagus is tender, about 5 minutes. Cool slightly. Working in batches, puree soup in blender. Strain into same pan, pressing on solids to release liquid. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
  • Stir crème fraîche, lemon juice, and lemon peel in small bowl. Divide soup among bowls. Top with dollop of lemon crème fraîche and serve.

CREME FRAICHE ASPARAGUS SOUP



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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

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups onions, minced
4 cups chicken stock
1/8 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed (thin asparagus is recommended)
1/4 cup creme fraiche or 1/4 cup whipping cream
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)

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.

CREAM OF FRESH ASPARAGUS SOUP II



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There's nothing like fresh asparagus when it's in season - take advantage!

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
½ cup chopped onion
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 cup milk
½ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine asparagus, chopped onion, and 1/2 cup chicken broth. Cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer uncovered until asparagus is tender, about 12 minutes. Process the mixture in a blender to puree the vegetables. Set aside.
  • In the same saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Stir in the flour, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes. Whisk in the remaining chicken broth, and increase the heat to medium. Cook, stirring constantly until the mixture boils. Stir in the asparagus puree and the milk.
  • Put the sour cream in a small bowl, and stir in a ladleful of the hot soup. Add the sour cream mixture and the lemon juice to the soup. Stir while heating the soup to serving temperature, but don't allow it to boil. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.6 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Cholesterol 35.1 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 1100.8 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP (CRèME D'ASPERGES)



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This classic French soup is made with just six ingredients: butter, asparagus, onion, chicken stock, cream, and lemon juice.

Categories     Soup/Stew     Milk/Cream     Blender     Vegetable     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Asparagus     Spring     Simmer     Gourmet     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Easter     Vegetarian

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds green asparagus
1 large onion, chopped
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 to 6 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup crème fraîche or heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste

Steps:

  • Cut tips from 12 asparagus 1 1/2 inches from top and halve tips lengthwise if thick. Reserve for garnish.
  • Cut stalks and all remaining asparagus into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Cook onion in 2 tablespoons butter in a 4-quart heavy pot over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened. Add asparagus pieces and salt and pepper to taste, then cook, stirring, 5 minutes. Add 5 cups broth and simmer, covered, until asparagus is very tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • While soup simmers, cook reserved asparagus tips in boiling salted water until just tender, 3 to 4 minutes, then drain.
  • Purée soup in batches in a blender until smooth, transferring to a bowl (use caution when blending hot liquids), and return to pan. Stir in crème fraîche, then add more broth to thin soup to desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper. Bring soup to a boil and whisk in remaining tablespoon butter.
  • Add lemon juice and garnish with asparagus tips.

LEMON ASPARAGUS SOUP



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We have a small asparagus patch, and my husband and I wait eagerly for this tasty vegetable to appear every spring. We're pleased to use our precious harvest in this soup. Lemon and nutmeg give it a surprising spark. -Darlene Swille, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup water
2 chicken bouillon cubes
3/4 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups milk
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Dash seasoned salt

Steps:

  • In a 2-qt. saucepan, saute the onion and celery in butter until tender. Combine cornstarch and water; stir into the saucepan with bouillon. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Add asparagus. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until asparagus is crisp-tender, about 3-4 minutes. , Stir in the milk, lemon zest, nutmeg and seasoned salt. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 12g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 248mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ASPARAGUS SOUP W/LEMON CREME FRAICHE



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This is a great first-course for a dinner party. It is very rich. I served it at a luncheon for some friends with a Waldorf Salad and some sourdough bread.

Provided by Irana Grenier

Categories     Vegetable Soup

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 c butter
1 c shallots, chopped (6 large)
2 lb asparagus, trimmed, cut into 2-in. lengths
2 tsp ground coriander (opt.)
2 can(s) (14 oz.) vegetable broth
1/4 c creme fraiche or sour cream
1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp grated lemon peel
2 tsp cornstarch with enough cold water to mix
1 c whipping cream

Steps:

  • 1. Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots; saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add asparagus and coriander; stir 1 minute. Add vegetable broth; simmer until asparagus is tender (may take up to 30 minutes). Cool slightly.
  • 2. Mix in the whipping cream and then cornstarch mixture and stir until thickened. (If it doesn't thicken within a few minutes, add a little more cornstarch and water mixture and if it is too thick, add a little water to thin it out.)
  • 3. If your not using the Creme Fraiche, stir sour cream, lemon juice and lemon peel in a small bowl. Divide soup among bowls. Top with a dollop of Creme Fraiche or your sour cream mixture and serve.
  • 4. NOTE: This is great served with herb croutons.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh asparagus. If you can't find fresh asparagus, you can use frozen asparagus, but be sure to thaw it completely before using.
  • To make the soup creamier, use a higher-fat milk or cream. You can also add a tablespoon or two of butter or olive oil to the soup.
  • If you don't have a blender or immersion blender, you can puree the soup in a food processor. Just be sure to do it in batches so that you don't overload the food processor.
  • To make the soup ahead of time, let it cool completely and then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, reheat the soup over medium heat until it's warmed through.
  • Garnish the soup with fresh herbs, such as chives, dill, or parsley, before serving.

Conclusion:

Asparagus Soup with Lemon Creme Fraiche is a delicious and versatile soup that can be served as a starter, main course, or side dish. It's also a great way to use up leftover asparagus. With its creamy texture and bright, lemony flavor, this soup is sure to please everyone at your table.

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