Asparagus Soup with Lemon-Herb Creme Fraiche Recipe

Name: Asparagus Soup with Lemon-Herb Creme Fraiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup creme fraiche; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley; 2 teaspoons chopped chives; 1 teaspoon chopped tarragon; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 pounds medium asparagus, tough ends discarded, tips reserved and stalks coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 quart chicken stock; 2 cups water

Servings: persons

1/2 cup creme fraiche
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
2 teaspoons chopped chives
1 teaspoon chopped tarragon
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 pounds medium asparagus, tough ends discarded, tips reserved and stalks coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 quart chicken stock
2 cups water

1
In a bowl, blend the creme fraiche with the parsley, chives, tarragon and the lemon zest and juice.
2
Season with salt and pepper, then cover and refrigerate.
3
In a small saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the asparagus tips until tender; drain and transfer to a plate.
4
Melt the butter in a large saucepan.
5
Add the onion and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, 4 minutes.
6
Add the stock and water and bring to a boil.
7
Add the chopped asparagus and season with 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt and a few grindings of pepper.
8
Boil over moderately high heat until the asparagus are tender, about 10 minutes.
9
Remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
10
Working in batches, puree the soup in a blender and pour it into a clean saucepan.
11
Season with salt and pepper.
12
Stir in the asparagus tips and bring to a simmer over moderate heat.
13
Ladle the soup into warmed shallow bowls.
14
Top with large dollops of the lemon-herb creme fraiche and serve.

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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: 1/2 cup creme fraiche, 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, 2 teaspoons chopped chives, 1 teaspoon chopped tarragon, and more.

Yes, Asparagus Soup with Lemon-Herb Creme Fraiche 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 with Lemon-Herb Creme Fraiche

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