SUNNY'S GRILLED ASPARAGUS SOUP WITH CHILE-CHEESE CIABATTA TOAST

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Sunny's Grilled Asparagus Soup with Chile-Cheese Ciabatta Toast image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and peeled if tough
4 scallions, trimmed
Olive oil, for brushing
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups vegetable stock, warmed
1/2 cup whole fat plain Greek yogurt, at room temperature
1/4 cup lightly packed fresh Italian parsley
Zest of 1 lemon
1 clove garlic, grated
1/2 cup apricot jam
1/4 cup sambal oelek
2 ciabatta rolls, sliced in half
2 cups shredded Italian blend cheese
1/4 cup whole fat plain Greek yogurt
1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey

Steps:

  • For the soup: Preheat a grill for direct and indirect cooking or oven to 400 degrees F. If using a grill, set a wire rack directly on the grill grate.
  • Brush the asparagus and scallions all over with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and place over the direct heat of the grill. Cook, turning a few times, until limber and partially charred, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove to a cutting board.
  • Make the toast: In a small bowl mix the jam and sambal. Spread on the cut side of the rolls. Divide and pile the cheese on top of the jam on each roll and place over the indirect heat of the grill (directly on the grates or on a baking sheet). Cook, covered, until the cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Build the soup. Transfer the grilled veggies to a cutting board and roughly chop. Add to the jar of a blender. Add the stock, yogurt and parsley and blend until smooth.
  • Put the soup, lemon zest, garlic and salt to taste in a medium pot over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer. Cook for a few minutes to warm through. Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed.
  • To finish the soup: In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, lemon juice and honey. Pour the soup into bowls. Spoon 3 drops of the yogurt mixture into each bowl and run a skewer in a circle through the yogurt mixture to make a decorative pattern.
  • Serve the toast alongside the soup.

Nattlia Wallace
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I wasn't a fan of this soup. The asparagus was overcooked and the chile cheese ciabatta toast was too greasy. I won't be making this again.


Naya Zeinddine
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This soup was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper, and that helped a bit. The chile cheese ciabatta toast was good, though.


STILL Remain 0225
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the chile cheese ciabatta toast was a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Abeer Malaeb
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the chile cheese ciabatta toast is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Kiki o
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I loved this soup! It was so creamy and flavorful. The chile cheese ciabatta toast was a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.


SHEIKH KAMRAN ALI
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This soup was delicious! The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the chile cheese ciabatta toast was the perfect accompaniment. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Kakeeto Emmanuel
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I made this soup for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the asparagus and the chile cheese ciabatta toast. I will definitely be making this again.


Michael C
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This soup was easy to make and turned out great. The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the chile cheese ciabatta toast was a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Afolashade Abibat Lawal
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I loved the combination of flavors in this soup. The asparagus was sweet and tender, the chile cheese ciabatta toast was savory and cheesy, and the soup itself was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!


Timileyin Samuel
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This soup was a hit with my family! The asparagus was perfectly cooked and the chile cheese ciabatta toast was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.