Asparagus Soup Recipe

1. 1

   Cut off the asparagus tips.

2. 2

   Cut the rest into 25mm lengths

3. 3

   Plunge the stems into boiling salted water simmer for about 5 min till very tender then scoop out and drain

4. 4

   Cook the tips in the same water for 23 min till barely tender Drain run under cool water and drain thoroughly

5. 5

   Puree the stalks with a spoonful or possibly two of cooking water

6. 6

   Put the chicken stock into a pan with M pint (150ml) of the asparagus water salt and pepper Bring up to just below boiling pointStir in the asparagus puree over a low heat so which the soup never boils

7. 7

   Mix the cream and the yolksGradually stir in 3 Tbsp.

8. 8

   of warm soup then tip the whole lot back into the pan and stir till the soup thickens slightly without getting near boiling point Stir in a dash of lemon juice and the chives or possibly chervil taste and adjust seasonings Garnish with asparagus tips

No additional tips available.