Asparagus Soup With Shrimp Recipe

Name: Asparagus Soup With Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds asparagus; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 leeks, sliced; 2 shallots, minced; 1 pound small shrimp; Juice of 1/2 lemon; 3 cups chicken stock; 2 cups water; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

Servings: persons

3 pounds asparagus
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 leeks, sliced
2 shallots, minced
1 pound small shrimp
Juice of 1/2 lemon
3 cups chicken stock
2 cups water
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

1
Cut the tough stalk ends off the asparagus and discard them.
2
Cut the asparagus into one-inch pieces.
3
In a heavy saucepan, melt the butter with the oil and cook the leeks and shallots until they are soft.
4
Add shrimp, in their shells, and cook until they are pink but still juicy (do not overcook them).
5
Remove the shrimp with a slotted spoon, cool, peel and devein them.
6
Sprinkle with lemon juice and set the shrimp aside.
7
Add the chicken stock and water with the asparagus and simmer it for 15 minutes or until it is tender.
8
Puree the mixture in a blender and return it to the saucepan.
9
Season to taste with salt and pepper and heat through over moderate heat.
10
In a separate pan, warm the shrimp.
11
Pour soup into six bowls and add shrimp to each serving and sprinkle with basil leaves.
12
Serve hot.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds asparagus, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 3 leeks, sliced, and more.

Yes, Asparagus Soup With Shrimp falls under the Seafood 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 Shrimp

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