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FRESH ASPARAGUS SOUP
A creamy asparagus soup accented with yogurt, lemon, and Parmesan cheese. Everyone loves it! You can substitute soy products to make this recipe vegan.
Provided by Nanook
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place asparagus and onion in a saucepan with 1/2 cup vegetable broth. Bring the broth to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer until the vegetables are tender.
- Reserve a few asparagus tips for garnish. Place remaining vegetable mixture in an electric blender and puree until smooth.
- Melt butter in the pan that was used for simmering the asparagus and onions. Stir while sprinkling flour, salt, and pepper into the butter. Do not let the flour brown. Allow the mixture to cook only 2 minutes. Stir in remaining 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth and increase the heat. Continue stirring until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Stir the vegetable puree and milk into the saucepan. Whisk yogurt into the mixture, followed by lemon juice. Stir until heated through, then ladle into bowls. Garnish with reserved asparagus tips. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 966.8 mg, Sugar 8.6 g
FRESH ASPARAGUS SOUP
We have a large asparagus patch and are able to freeze a lot for the year. My recipe highlights the flavor of the vegetable and is very easy to make. -Sherri Melotik, Oak Creek, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add asparagus and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or until asparagus is tender. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Transfer to a blender; cover and process until smooth., In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons flour and 1/4 cup milk until smooth; set aside. In same saucepan, heat butter over medium heat. Stir in seasonings and remaining flour until smooth; cook and stir 45-60 seconds or until light golden brown. Gradually whisk in cream, remaining milk and reserved flour mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in wine, lemon juice and asparagus mixture; heat through. If desired, top each serving with chives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 585mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CREAMY FRESH ASPARAGUS SOUP
Tangy lemon and sweet tarragon give this creamy asparagus soup a springtime flavor you'll savor and share. -Stacy Mullens, Gresham, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add asparagus and onion; cook and stir 10-12 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender., Add broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 6-8 minutes or until asparagus is tender. Remove soup from heat; cool slightly. Stir in lemon juice, tarragon, salt and pepper., Process in batches in a blender until smooth. Serve with yogurt and lemon zest.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 720mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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!
CREAM OF FRESH ASPARAGUS SOUP II
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
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 FRESH ASPARAGUS SOUP
This a an extremely delicious and easy soup. I am posting many other vegetable soups using this same technique - only the vegetables and seasonings change.
Provided by NannyMarvel
Categories Vegetable
Time 23m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a saucepan, combine the chicken broth, chopped onion, asparagus, lemon juice and ground mace. Bring mixture to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8 minutes or until vegetable is tender.
- Place half of the vegetable mixture in a blender or food processor. Cover and blend 30 to 60 seconds or till smooth. Take care when blending hot liquids. Pour into bowl. Repeat with remaining vegetable mixture; set all aside.
- In the same saucepan, melt the butter or margarine. Whisk in flour, salt and pepper. Add the milk all at once, whisking till smooth. Cook and stir till mixture is thickened and bubbly. Stir in the blended vegetable mixture. Cook and stir till soup is heated through. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.4, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 31.7, Sodium 493.8, Carbohydrate 16, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 3.1, Protein 8.8
FRESH ASPARAGUS SOUP
I haven't tried this yet, but it came to my inbox today and I wanted to share it. It looks like a creamy and delicious soup, and I didn't even have to modify much to make it dairy-free. I love the additions of yogurt, lemon, and parmesan cheese! It's from Nanook at Allrecipes.com.
Provided by Kree6528
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place asparagus and onion in a saucepan with 1/2 cup vegetable broth.
- Bring the broth to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer until the vegetables are tender.
- Reserve a few asparagus tips for garnish; place remaining vegetable mixture in an electric blender and puree until smooth.
- Melt margarine in the pan that was used for simmering the asparagus and onions.
- Stir while sprinkling flour, salt, and pepper into the margarine; do not let the flour brown.
- Allow the mixture to cook only 2 minutes.
- Stir in remaining 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth and increase the heat; continue stirring until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Stir the vegetable puree and soy milk into the saucepan; whisk soy yogurt into the mixture, followed by lemon juice.
- Stir until heated through, then ladle into bowls.
- Garnish with reserved asparagus tips; sprinkle with Parmesan soy cheese if desired.
- Note: Some reviewers also recommended using vanilla soy milk and/or yogurt if you like your soups sweet!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.5, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 656.4, Carbohydrate 13.5, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 3.8, Protein 6
CREAM OF FRESH ASPARAGUS SOUP I
What a great way to use that spring-fresh asparagus!
Provided by MARBALET
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Break off and discard tough asparagus bottoms. Break off tips; set aside. Coarsely chop stalks.
- Cook in skillet over medium heat with onion in butter, salting lightly, for 8 to 10 minutes.
- When onions are clear, sprinkle with flour. Continue to stir over lowest possible heat 5 to 8 minutes.
- Slowly add water or stock, stirring constantly. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened. Cool slightly.
- In blender, puree sauce bit-by-bit with milk until thoroughly smooth.
- Return puree to 3-quart pan, preferably a double boiler. Add dill, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, and tamari. Heat gently but don't boil.
- As soup heats, cook asparagus tips in boiling water until tender, but still very green, about 2 minutes; drain. Add whole pieces to soup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 43.5 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 875.6 mg, Sugar 11.5 g
Tips:
- Choose the right asparagus: Look for asparagus spears that are firm and have tightly closed tips. Avoid spears that are limp or have woody ends.
- Trim the asparagus: Cut off the tough ends of the asparagus spears. You can also peel the asparagus if you prefer.
- Cook the asparagus properly: Asparagus can be cooked in a variety of ways, including boiling, steaming, roasting, and grilling. Be careful not to overcook the asparagus, as it will become mushy.
- Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the soup will taste. If you can, use fresh asparagus, onion, and garlic.
- Season the soup to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a dollop of sour cream.
Conclusion:
Fresh asparagus soup is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a spring or summer meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious asparagus soup that will impress your family and friends.
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