Best 7 Golden Asparagus Soup Recipes

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Indulge in the vibrant symphony of flavors that is golden asparagus soup, a culinary masterpiece that elevates the humble asparagus to new heights. This creamy, velvety soup, infused with the delicate sweetness of asparagus and enhanced by the subtle earthiness of leeks, is a true delight for the senses. Accompanying this delectable soup are three equally enticing recipes that offer a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. Embark on a culinary journey as you explore the vibrant green asparagus salad, a refreshing and crisp side dish that bursts with flavor. Discover the delightful asparagus and goat cheese quiche, a savory and satisfying dish that combines the richness of goat cheese with the tender asparagus spears. And finally, tantalize your taste buds with the delectable asparagus and smoked salmon pasta, a delightful combination of salty, smoky salmon and tender asparagus, all enveloped in a creamy sauce. These recipes, each with its own unique charm, come together to create a harmonious and unforgettable dining experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP (CRèME D'ASPERGES)



Cream of Asparagus Soup (Crème d'asperges) image

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.

PAN-ROASTED ASPARAGUS SOUP



Pan-Roasted Asparagus Soup image

This simple soup can be ready in under an hour and takes full advantage of the flavor of asparagus by pan-roasting it before puréeing. Fresh tarragon takes it up a notch.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     soups and stews, appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 pounds thin asparagus (if only thick spears are available, peel them first)
2 tablespoons butter or extra virgin olive oil
10 fresh tarragon leaves, or 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
4 cups chicken or other stock
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Break off bottom part of each asparagus stalk, and discard. Coarsely chop the rest of stalks, leaving 12 or 16 of the flower ends whole. Put butter or oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. A minute later, add asparagus and tarragon, raise heat to high, and cook, stirring occasionally, until nicely browned, about 10 minutes. Remove whole flower ends; set aside.
  • Add stock and some salt and pepper; bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until asparagus is very tender, about 10 minutes. Cool at least a few minutes.
  • Pour soup into a blender, in batches if necessary, and carefully purée. Return to pan, and, over medium-low heat, reheat gently. When soup is hot, adjust seasoning. Put 3 or 4 asparagus flower ends in each of 4 bowls; ladle in soup, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 399, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 30 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 741 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

LEEK, POTATO AND ASPARAGUS SOUP



Leek, Potato and Asparagus Soup image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil
1/4 stick (1 ounce) butter
2 large leeks, washed and chopped (you can use the green tops, but wash them well since they are quite sandy)
1 celery stalk, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 to 3/4 pound asparagus, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, with tips intact
2 cups milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 whole green onions, chopped, for garnish

Steps:

  • Put the oil, butter, leeks, celery and onion in a large pot. Cover and cook about 8 minutes, stirring every minute or so, until the onion is translucent and the leeks have softened. Add the potatoes and water. Bring to a boil, lower the heat to medium, and cook until the potatoes are soft, about 12 to 15 minutes. Add the asparagus, milk and cream. Stir and cook, covered, at least 5 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle the chopped green onions on top of the soup just before serving. Wonderful soup!

ASPARAGUS SOUP



Asparagus Soup image

Provided by Guy Fieri

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 shallot, minced
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
3 bunches pencil asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup thawed, frozen peas or 1 cup shelled fresh English peas (about 1 pound unshelled)
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 cups lightly packed baby spinach
Four 1/8-inch slices day-old sourdough bread (about 3 ounces)
Olive oil, for drizzling
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
One 3-ounce wedge Parmesan
Creme fraiche
Finely chopped fresh chives
Fresh cilantro leaves
Lime wedges
Good-quality extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • For the soup: In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, bring the oil to medium heat. Add the shallot and salt and pepper to taste. Sweat until translucent, about 1 minute, being careful not to brown. Add the asparagus to the pot and sweat until beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the peas and sweat another minute. Pour in the white wine and deglaze the pot. Add 5 cups water and continue simmering until crisp-tender, another 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Working in batches (and carefully as the liquid will be hot), puree the soup until smooth in a blender. In the last batch, add the baby spinach and puree; this will give the soup a vibrant green color. Strain back into the pot through a fine mesh sieve. Return to a simmer until slightly thickened, 4 to 6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat.
  • For the Parmesan breadcrumbs: While the soup simmers, pulse the bread in a food processor until you have very coarse crumbs. Once processed, transfer the breadcrumbs to a medium mixing bowl. Drizzle with a generous amount of olive oil. Toss with the thyme. Season mixture with salt and pepper. Transfer to a parchment-lined sheet tray. Using a grater, finely grate a few tablespoons of Parmesan over the breadcrumbs. Place into the oven and bake until golden and crispy, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool.
  • To serve: Ladle the soup into shallow serving bowls. Sprinkle evenly with a few teaspoons of Parmesan breadcrumbs and top with a dollop of creme fraiche. Garnish with chopped chives, cilantro leaves, a squeeze of a lime wedge and a splash of extra-virgin olive oil. Serve immediately.

ASPARAGUS AND YUKON GOLD POTATO SOUP WITH ROASTED TOMATOES (SPAR



Asparagus and Yukon Gold Potato Soup With Roasted Tomatoes (Spar image

Posted for Zaar World Tour 2005. This would make a very pretty "spring" soup. From The Swedish Table by Helene Henderson. She recommends peeling the tomatoes but I probably wouldn't bother. I have not tried this recipe yet.

Provided by Kumquat the Cats fr

Categories     Potato

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb potato, peeled and chopped (Yukon gold or russet, 1 large)
1 small onion, peeled and chopped
1 lb asparagus, rough ends discarded and diced into chunks (about 16-20 spears)
2 cups vegetable broth
1 lemon, juice of (3 tablespoons)
salt and pepper, to taste
4 roma tomatoes, cored and cut in half
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce or 1 teaspoon chipotle chile in adobo
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (vegetarian brands are available)
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 dash sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 Fahrenheit.
  • Place tomatoes cut side down in metal broiling pan for 20-25 minutes or until lightly seared and skins begin to curl.
  • Meanwhile, in a large pot combine olive oil, potatoes and onion. Cook on low to medium heat, stirring often, until onion is translucent and potatoes begin to soften, about 6-8 minutes.
  • Add asparagus and cook 2-3 minutes more. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Add broth and simmer until potatoes and asparagus are just done, about 3 minutes.
  • Using an immersion blender or conventional blender, process soup for a few seconds until blended but still chunky. Add lemon juice and additional salt and pepper if needed.
  • Peel and discard tomato skins (if desired). Transfer tomatoes to a food processor or blender and add chipolte pepper (or hot sauce), Worcestershire sauce, vinegar and sugar. Process until smooth.
  • Ladle asparagus soup into bowl and garnish with generous tablespoon of tomato mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.4, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 71.9, Carbohydrate 29.9, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 5.4, Protein 5.8

SPRING TOFU SOUP



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This versatile (coincidentally vegan) soup can be customized with most quick-cooking vegetables - thinly sliced asparagus could easily be thinly sliced turnips or radishes - and whatever tofu you have access to. If tofu isn't your thing, this soup would also be a great place to add any leftover chicken to warm through or shrimp to cook in the broth. The lemon at the end will breathe a lot of much-needed life into this broth built mostly from pantry staples, but a splash of rice wine vinegar would also do the trick.

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     dinner, weekday, soups and stews, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 garlic cloves, finely grated or chopped
1 jalapeño, finely grated or chopped
2 lemons
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1/4 cup soy sauce
10 ounces mushrooms, such as enoki, white button, cremini or oyster
1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups peas (fresh or frozen)
1 (12- to 14-ounce) package soft tofu, drained, or use firm tofu, cut in bite-size pieces
Olive oil, for drizzling
4 scallions, very thinly sliced, for serving

Steps:

  • Combine garlic and jalapeño in a small bowl. Finely zest the lemons, and add zest to the bowl with the jalapeño mixture. (Reserve the lemons for juicing.) Season heavily with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • In a large pot, bring broth and soy sauce to a simmer, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Add mushrooms and simmer until they're just tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add asparagus, peas and half the jalapeño mixture, and season the broth again with salt and pepper. Cook vegetables until they're bright green and starting to float, 2 to 4 minutes.
  • To serve, spoon a large piece of tofu into each bowl. (Alternatively, scoop tofu into the pot, breaking it into large pieces.) Top with more of the jalapeño mixture, and ladle the broth and vegetables over.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and scatter with scallions before serving.

GOLDEN BEET SOUP



Golden Beet Soup image

Provided by Selma Brown Morrow

Categories     Soup/Stew     Onion     Appetizer     Hanukkah     Low Cal     High Fiber     Beet     Fall     Winter     Low Cholesterol     Simmer     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) pareve margarine
9 2 1/2-inch-diameter golden beets, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (8 to 9 cups), green tops reserved
4 1/2 cups chopped onions
4 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel
6 cups (or more) low-salt chicken broth
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Melt margarine in large pot over medium heat. Add beets, onions, ginger, and lemon peel. Cover; cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 6 cups broth and bring to boil. Cover; reduce heat and simmer until beets are very tender, 1 hour. Remove from heat; let stand 20 minutes.
  • Puree soup in blender in batches until smooth. Return puree to pot. Add 2 tablespoons lemon juice to soup and thin with more broth, if desired. Season with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice.
  • Slice enough beet greens to measure 3/4 cup. Microwave greens 1 minute to wilt; place in blender. Add 3/4 cup soup; puree greens until smooth. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover soup and puree separately; chill. Rewarm both separately before using.
  • Ladle soup into bowls. Drizzle some of greens puree over soup and serve.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender asparagus. Look for spears that are bright green and have tight tips.
  • Trim the asparagus properly. Cut off the woody ends of the asparagus spears, about 1 inch from the bottom. You can also peel the asparagus spears if desired, but this is not necessary.
  • Cook the asparagus spears briefly. Asparagus is a delicate vegetable, so it only needs to be cooked for a few minutes. Overcooking will make the asparagus tough and stringy.
  • Use a good quality broth. The broth is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a good quality one. You can use chicken broth, vegetable broth, or even fish broth.
  • Add your favorite vegetables. In addition to asparagus, you can add other vegetables to the soup, such as carrots, celery, onions, or leeks.
  • 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:

Golden Asparagus Soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover asparagus. This soup is packed with flavor and nutrition, and it is sure to please everyone at the table.

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