ASPARAGUS CRESS SOUP
Here's a refreshing soup that combines two spring treats-asparagus and watercress. Serve it as the first course to a special meal with family or friends.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter 3-4 minutes or until soft. Stir in flour to form a smooth paste. Cook for 2 minutes. Gradually stir in broth and bring to a boil. Add asparagus and watercress; cover and simmer 5-7 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Cool. , In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth. Return all to pan; stir in cream. Heat on low until cooked through (do not boil). Season with the salt, white pepper and cayenne. Serve with a dollop of sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 14g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 802mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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Agetu Isioma
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make asparagus soup.
Sameen Sameen
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Nipa Rakshit
[email protected]I made this soup for my family and they all loved it! Even my picky kids ate it without complaint.
Liam Dowden
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. It's also a really healthy and filling meal.
Ibrahim Zalaf
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of asparagus, but I really enjoyed this soup. The cress mellows out the asparagus flavor and makes it really creamy.
De Roth
[email protected]This soup is so good! I love the combination of asparagus and cress. It's also really easy to make.
Corey Aldrich
[email protected]Meh.
Qasim Awan
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out bland and watery. I think I would have liked it more if I had added more salt and pepper, or maybe some other spices.
Michael Strydom
[email protected]This soup was easy to make and turned out great! I used fresh asparagus from my garden and the flavor was amazing. I also added a bit of grated Parmesan cheese to the top before serving, which really took it over the top.
Tauqeer Rana
[email protected]I made this soup for a dinner party last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the soup was gone in no time. I will definitely be making this again.
jhudai Angeles
[email protected]This asparagus cress soup was absolutely delightful! The flavors were perfectly balanced, with the asparagus providing a delicate sweetness and the cress adding a peppery bite. The soup was also incredibly creamy and velvety, thanks to the addition o