Asparagus Soup #2 Recipe

Name: Asparagus Soup #2
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds asparagus fresh, tough/dry ends removed; 1/4 cup butter, unsalted; 1 cup leeks carefully washed and chopped white part only; 1/2 cup onions chopped; 1/2 cup celery chopped; 1 small potatoes peeled cubed; 3 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 x salt and black pepper to taste; 1 x paprika optional; 1/2 cup light cream (half&half); 1 x creme fraiche (whipped cream), for garnish

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds asparagus fresh, tough/dry ends removed
1/4 cup butter, unsalted
1 cup leeks carefully washed and chopped white part only
1/2 cup onions chopped
1/2 cup celery chopped
1 small potatoes peeled cubed
3 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 x salt and black pepper to taste
1 x paprika optional
1/2 cup light cream (half&half)
1 x creme fraiche (whipped cream), for garnish

1
Snap off asparagus tips and set the stalks aside.
2
Melt butter in a deep skillet with a cover.
3
Add asparagus tips, onion, leeks, celery and potato.
4
Cover lightly and cook over the very lowest heat until vegetables are soft, 20 minutes or more.
5
Meanwhile, place chicken stock in a large saucepan with the reserved asparagus stalks, cut into large pieces.
6
Bring to a boil and simmer, covered tightly, for about 30 minutes.
7
Discard stalks and set stock aside.
8
In a food processor, puree softened vegetables and add to the asparagus stock.
9
Season with lemon juice, salt, white pepper and paprika, if desired.
10
Allow to cool and refrigerate.
11
Stir in half-and-half and serve garnished with a dollop of creme fraiche or whipped cream and a sprinkling of paprika, if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds asparagus fresh, tough/dry ends removed, 1/4 cup butter, unsalted, 1 cup leeks carefully washed and chopped white part only, 1/2 cup onions chopped, and more.

Yes, Asparagus Soup #2 falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Asparagus Soup #2

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