No need to toss out the tough ends of asparagus-use them to make a quick stock for an extra shot of flavor in this cream of asparaagus soup.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring 6 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan; season with 2 teaspoons salt. Add asparagus tips and blanch until bright green and just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath with a slotted spoon; reserve for topping. Add trimmings, 1/2 shallot and 1/2 clove garlic to the same pot and return to a boil; reduce heat and simmer the asparagus stock 20 to 25 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- In another saucepan, heat olive oil over medium. Add sliced shallot and chopped garlic and cook until softened but not browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in potato and enough of the asparagus stock to cover the vegetables (about 1 cup), and simmer until the potato is tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Strain remaining asparagus stock directly into saucepan with the potatoes. Add remaining asparagus and cook until tender and bright green, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Puree in a blender until completely smooth; remove 1 cup and reserve. Slowly stir in cream, and season to taste with salt and pepper; thin with reserved liquid as needed. Serve hot or chilled, topped with asparagus tips and a drizzle of oil.
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Anaid Ontiveros
[email protected]This soup is way too expensive to make. I'll stick to my old recipe.
Nwannewi Tha Soundjunkie
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my soup turned out lumpy. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Samantha Thorley
[email protected]This soup is a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more salt and pepper next time.
Adriana Lessing
[email protected]I'm going to try making this soup with different types of vegetables, like broccoli or cauliflower.
Mohamed Mufeed
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Valerie Cheron
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit with my family.
Fazzy Bobo
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover asparagus.
Victor Maswanganyi
[email protected]I made this soup with fresh asparagus from my garden and it was amazing!
EKLAS NÒÓR AZAD
[email protected]I love the addition of lemon zest in this recipe. It really brightens up the flavor.
Sufian Tahsan
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it tastes like it came from a restaurant.
Ch Shahzad
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of cream soups, but this one is an exception. It's so light and refreshing.
Waqar Azhar
[email protected]I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the delicate flavor of the asparagus.
DMH
[email protected]This asparagus soup is incredibly flavorful and creamy. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold day.