PAN-ROASTED ASPARAGUS SOUP
This simple soup can be ready in under an hour and takes full advantage of the flavor of asparagus by pan-roasting it before puréeing. Fresh tarragon takes it up a notch.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories soups and stews, appetizer
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Break off bottom part of each asparagus stalk, and discard. Coarsely chop the rest of stalks, leaving 12 or 16 of the flower ends whole. Put butter or oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. A minute later, add asparagus and tarragon, raise heat to high, and cook, stirring occasionally, until nicely browned, about 10 minutes. Remove whole flower ends; set aside.
- Add stock and some salt and pepper; bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until asparagus is very tender, about 10 minutes. Cool at least a few minutes.
- Pour soup into a blender, in batches if necessary, and carefully purée. Return to pan, and, over medium-low heat, reheat gently. When soup is hot, adjust seasoning. Put 3 or 4 asparagus flower ends in each of 4 bowls; ladle in soup, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 399, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 30 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 741 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Mary Hiliwa
[email protected]This soup was just okay. The asparagus flavor was a bit too strong for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Lucy Scarlett
[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. I love the fresh asparagus flavor.
michael dicarlo
[email protected]This soup was very easy to make and it turned out great. I used fresh asparagus from my garden and it was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Limpho Moticoe
[email protected]I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making this again.
Richmond Adomako
[email protected]This soup was just okay. The asparagus flavor was a bit too strong for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Rakesh.bc. Bc
[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. I love the fresh asparagus flavor.
BD MAHI GAMING
[email protected]This soup was very easy to make and it turned out great. I used fresh asparagus from my garden and it was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
YUSRAH MUSTAPHA
[email protected]I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making this again.
Dave Bless
[email protected]This soup was just okay. The asparagus flavor was a bit too strong for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Yandeh Gomez
[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. I love the fresh asparagus flavor.
Kendrick Lay
[email protected]This soup was very easy to make and it turned out great. I used fresh asparagus from my garden and it was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Zak Khan
[email protected]I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making this again.
Onlymethatsit Yo
[email protected]This soup was just okay. The asparagus flavor was a bit too strong for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Rina Ganesh
[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. I love the fresh asparagus flavor.
Walter Maodzeka
[email protected]This soup was delicious! I made it for my family last night and they all loved it. The asparagus was perfectly cooked and the soup had a great flavor. I will definitely be making this again.