CHILLED ASPARAGUS SOUP

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This is a delightful soup that's perfect for hot weather. The curry seasoning comes through just right.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h10m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
5 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 egg yolks, beaten
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash lemon juice

Steps:

  • Cut asparagus into 1-in. pieces; set tips aside. Place the remaining asparagus in a saucepan; add broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes. Cool slightly. , Process in batches in a blender or food processor until smooth; set aside. In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add the asparagus tips; cook for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Drain and chill until serving. , In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add pureed asparagus. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot soup into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes or until mixture is heated through and reaches 160°. Stir in the cream, curry powder, pepper and lemon juice., Remove from the heat; cool slightly. Cover and chill until serving. Garnish with asparagus tips, gently adding to each bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 523mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Merzaman Khan
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This soup is delicious! I love the creamy texture and the subtle asparagus flavor. It's the perfect soup for a summer lunch or dinner. I also love that it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again and again!


Christina Gatten
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good chilled asparagus soup recipe for a while now. This one is perfect. The soup is creamy and flavorful, and the asparagus flavor is just right. I will definitely be making this again.


Lucia Guterres
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This soup is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. It's light and refreshing, and the asparagus flavor is subtle and not at all overpowering. I also love that it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again!


Kabuho Immaculate
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I made this soup for dinner last night and it was a hit! My husband and kids loved it. The soup is creamy and flavorful, and the asparagus flavor is just right. I will definitely be making this again.


Rimsha Awan
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so delicate and refreshing. I love the addition of the chives and lemon zest. It really brightens up the soup. I will definitely be making this again and again!


Aliraza King
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I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The soup was delicious! The asparagus flavor was subtle and not at all overpowering. The soup was also very easy to make. I will definitely be making this ag


Lucy
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This soup is absolutely delicious! The asparagus flavor is delicate and not at all overpowering. The soup is also very easy to make, and I had it on the table in under 30 minutes. I will definitely be making this again!


RiyaK Dibra
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I made this soup for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I even had people asking for the recipe. It's definitely a new favorite of mine.


Uzair akram
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This soup is delicious! I love the creamy texture and the subtle asparagus flavor. It's the perfect soup for a summer lunch or dinner. I also love that it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again and again!


Kevin Hlamulo
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good chilled asparagus soup recipe for a while now. This one is perfect. The soup is creamy and flavorful, and the asparagus flavor is just right. I will definitely be making this again.


Zodwa Mphahlele
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This soup is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. It's light and refreshing, and the asparagus flavor is subtle and not at all overpowering. I also love that it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again!


Maadikh Khan
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I made this soup for dinner last night and it was a hit! My husband and kids loved it. The soup is creamy and flavorful, and the asparagus flavor is just right. I will definitely be making this again.


Irfan Ahmid
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so delicate and refreshing. I love the addition of the chives and lemon zest. It really brightens up the soup. I will definitely be making this again and again!


Zainali Zainali
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I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The soup was delicious! The asparagus flavor was subtle and not at all overpowering. The soup was also very easy to make. I will definitely be making this ag


Jackson Arias
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This soup is absolutely delicious! The asparagus flavor is delicate and not at all overpowering. The soup is also very easy to make, and I had it on the table in under 30 minutes. I will definitely be making this again!


Ruman Shah
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I made this soup for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I even had people asking for the recipe. It's definitely a new favorite of mine.


Aletta sijiya
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This soup is so good! I love the creamy texture and the subtle asparagus flavor. It's the perfect soup for a summer lunch or dinner. I also love that it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again and again!


Rajesh Sada
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I'm not usually a fan of asparagus, but this soup changed my mind! The asparagus flavor was subtle and not at all overpowering. The soup was also very easy to make, and I had it on the table in under 30 minutes. Definitely a keeper!


Abdiasis Ibrahim
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This chilled asparagus soup was a delightful surprise! The flavors were delicate and refreshing, and the texture was perfectly smooth. I loved the addition of the chives and lemon zest, which really brightened up the soup. I will definitely be making