FRESH ASPARAGUS, ONION, POTATO SOUP
Easy and quick with the help of a food processor. This couldn't be easier and a great soup to make in a hurry. Serve as a starter for dinner or a main course with a side salad or sandwich. I make this often when my grocery store puts asparagus on sale or when they have it at the Farmers Market. It is easy on the budget and just comforting. You can top with some diced sauteed bacon, a toasted baguette or even some grated Monterey Jack cheese, which is creamy when it melts.
Provided by SarasotaCook
Categories Potato
Time 40m
Yield 4-8 Bowls of soup, 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Asparagus -- First cut off about 14 tips - not to long. These will be lightly cooked in the microwave for about 30 seconds, just to lightly blanch or to soften them up. They are just a garnish. Rough chop the remaining asparagus. They are going in the food processor, so no need to chop them too fine.
- Soup Base -- To the food processor, add the diced asparagus (not the reserved tips), the onion, garlic, potatoes and a little of the broth, just to allow it to puree. Continue pulsing until smooth or the consistency you like best.
- Cook -- To a medium size soup pot, add 1/2 the butter and melt on medium heat. Add the vegetables and cook on medium to medium low and slowly cook the vegetables. They will take about 15 minutes until cooked through.
- Sauce -- As the vegetables cook, add the remaining butter to a small measuring cup and melt in the microwave (just 10 seconds or so). Remove from the microwave and add the flour and sherry and stir well. Pour this mixture into the vegetables, along with the broth and mix to combine. Bring to medium heat until the soup begins to thicken. Slowly whisk in the cream. You can add as much cream as you like. Some make like a more creamy texture and other less. So start slow and add 1 cup cream and a time until it reaches the consistency you like. Check for salt and pepper seasoning, and add the dill. Cook another 5 minutes until heated through.
- Asparagus Tips -- Wrap the tips in a damp paper towel and cook for 20-30 seconds in the microwave on medium high until they are slightly tender.
- Serve -- Top each bowl of soup with a couple of the asparagus tips and a little of the monterey jack cheese. You can also add bacon bits or a toasted baguette, or even bagel chips. Anything you want.
- Enjoy!
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John Cardoso
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I highly recommend it.
Cristofer Cornejo
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover asparagus.
Alexandra Garcia
[email protected]This soup is a must-try for any asparagus lover.
Patience Nkansah
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in my household.
Atrol lutaaya vidal Vidal
[email protected]This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a great way to warm up on a cold day.
Cristina Perez
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this soup. It's made with just a few ingredients, but it's so flavorful.
Lorren Haywood
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables.
Obed Turkson
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of asparagus, but I really enjoyed this soup. It's creamy and flavorful, and the asparagus is not overpowering.
Mimo _T_T
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I highly recommend it.
Lemogang Ontlafetse
[email protected]I made this soup for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Abesin Olaitan
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Salman Bloch
[email protected]I've tried many asparagus soups, but this one is by far the best. It's creamy, flavorful, and so easy to make.
Kanchan Sharma
[email protected]This soup is delicious! The flavors are amazing and it's so easy to make.
joshua westgate
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
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[email protected]This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are amazing.
Peace Omosun
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Aju Tph
[email protected]This soup was delicious! I made it for my family and everyone loved it. The asparagus, onion, and potato flavors were all perfectly balanced, and the soup was creamy and flavorful.