CREME D'ARGENTEUIL AU CRABE (ASPARAGUS SOUP W/CRAB -- FRANCE)
I know there are already many variations on the asparagus soup theme here on RZ, but ... every yr at this time, I think of Andi of LMF, her abundance of fresh asparagus, her love of Maryland crab & "Sat Lunch at the Farm". This recipe found in *The Best Ever French Cooking Course* cookbook by Carole Clements & Elizabeth Wolf-Cohen met my goal in all ways. Per the intro, " The word *Argenteuil* in any French recipe almost always indicates asparagus, being the town in north-central France famed for this superb seasonal delicacy." *Enjoy* !
Provided by twissis
Categories Crab
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 Bowl or Cup Soup Servings, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt butter in a saucepan over med-high heat. Add asparagus & cook 5-6 min, stirring freq till the asparagus is bright green but not browned.
- Add stock & bring to a boil over high heat, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface. Simmer over med-heat for 2-4 min till the asparagus is tender, but crisp.
- Reserve 16-18 asparagus tips for garnishing. Season to taste w/salt & pepper, cover & continue cooking for about 15-20 min till asparagus is very tender.
- Puree the soup using a blender food proc or "magic bullet". Return soup to the saucepan & bring to a boil over med-high heat. Blend cornstarch w/2-3 tbsp cold water & whisk into the boliing soup to thicken. Then gradually stir in the cream, adjust seasonings to taste & serve immediately as below.
- *To Serve* ~ Ladle soup into bowls & top w/2 oz crab meat + a few of the reserved asparagus tips. ~~ The # of servings or serving size was not given, so I estimated 4 bowl size servings or 6 cup size servings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.6, Fat 22.4, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 96.8, Sodium 1181, Carbohydrate 30.4, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 12.1, Protein 28.2
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mohsin shah
shah@yahoo.comI've never had asparagus soup before, but I'm definitely a fan now. This soup is creamy, flavorful, and elegant.
Brandon Scheepers
bs52@hotmail.comThis soup is delicious, but it's a bit too rich for my taste. I would probably only make it for special occasions.
Liam Kane
kane@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I really enjoyed this soup. The crab flavor is very prominent.
Jahovah Rocky
j.r12@gmail.comThis soup is very easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover asparagus.
Luthando Klaas
k-l1@hotmail.comI wasn't sure about the combination of asparagus and crab, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors go together very well.
Ch Qasimali
c.q96@gmail.comI found that the soup was a bit too thick for my taste. I added some extra milk to thin it out.
Nathaly Leon
n-leon39@gmail.comThis soup is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.
SumaN xMaD
suman97@yahoo.comI love that this soup is made with fresh asparagus. It really makes a difference in the flavor.
Jared Davies
jared25@gmail.comThis soup is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.
Arefin Tithi
tithi_arefin@aol.comI've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit. My friends and family rave about it.
Junay Rooi
j-r@yahoo.comThis soup is so creamy and flavorful. The asparagus and crab are a perfect combination.
JayvenDerg
jayvenderg@yahoo.comI was pleasantly surprised by how easy this soup was to make. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to follow the recipe without any problems. The soup turned out great, and my family loved it.
Khalia Williams
khalia.williams50@yahoo.comThis asparagus soup with crab is absolutely divine! The flavors are so delicate and well-balanced, and the crab adds a touch of luxury. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. I highly recommend this soup to anyone who loves seafo