ASPARAGUS SOUP WITH BASIL CREAM
Steps:
- In a small saucepan simmer reserved asparagus ends in water, covered, 15 minutes. Remove and discard asparagus ends with slotted spoon and bring water to a boil. Add reserved asparagus tips and cook, uncovered, over high heat until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer asparagus tips with slotted spoon to a colander, reserving cooking liquid, and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Drain tips well.
- In a 4-quart heavy saucepan cook onions in butter with salt and pepper to taste over moderate heat, stirring until pale golden. Add asparagus stalk pieces, broth, and reserved cooking liquid and simmer, covered, 15 minutes, or until asparagus pieces are tender.
- Basil cream
- Make basil cream while soup simmers: In a small saucepan bring cream to a boil and stir in basil and salt. Cook mixture over high heat, stirring, until basil is wilted, about 5 to 10 seconds, and in a blender purée mixture. Return basil cream to small saucepan and keep warm.
- Purée soup in cleaned blender in small batches and return to 4-quart saucepan, thinning with water if desired. Season soup with salt and pepper and heat over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
- Divide soup among 6 bowls and add asparagus tips, arranging them decoratively. Drizzle basil cream over each serving.
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Numahayseta Trawally
trawally_numahayseta@gmail.comThis soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and it really hits the spot.
Ahajeri 1001
1001ahajeri64@yahoo.comI'm a vegetarian and I love this soup! It's a great source of protein and it's so flavorful.
Fahim orin
orin@hotmail.frThis soup is delicious and healthy! It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Mrr Legacy
mrr-legacy10@aol.comThis soup is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. I always have some leftover after making roasted asparagus, and this soup is a great way to use it up.
Blanca SanchezAvalos
sanchezavalos-b@hotmail.frI'm not a fan of asparagus, but I loved this soup! The basil cream really mellowed out the flavor of the asparagus.
Anil
anil0@gmail.comThis soup is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use fresh asparagus from my garden.
Sk Rahin
rahin_s33@hotmail.comI made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Okumu Ajinga
a.o50@hotmail.comI'm allergic to basil, so I substituted cilantro in the basil cream. It was still delicious!
Zinhle Mashinini
m_zinhle51@yahoo.comThis soup is delicious, but it's a bit too rich for me. I think I'll try making it with low-fat milk next time.
Kishawn mack
mk35@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly, but my soup didn't turn out as creamy as I expected. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Dah Doo
doo_d63@hotmail.co.ukThis soup was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper, and it was much better.
Aleeha Rizwan
aleeha_rizwan87@gmail.comI love this soup! It's so light and refreshing, and the basil cream adds a nice touch of flavor. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.
eva school
eva19@gmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are amazing. The soup is creamy, flavorful, and packed with asparagus goodness. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Shihab Udden
s68@hotmail.frI'm not a huge fan of asparagus, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the asparagus was cooked perfectly.
Bilal Mayo
mayo.bilal96@hotmail.comThis soup was delicious! I made it for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. The asparagus was perfectly cooked and the basil cream added a wonderful flavor.
Paityn Richardson
p@yahoo.comI tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved the creamy texture and the subtle flavor of the asparagus. I will definitely be making this again.
Peter John Henry
p_h@yahoo.comThis asparagus soup was a delight! The flavors of the asparagus and basil complemented each other perfectly, and the cream added a touch of richness that made it truly special. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a deliciou