Cream Of Asparagus Soup Recipe

Name: Cream Of Asparagus Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups water or 2 cups stock; 1 1/2 cups chopped onions; 6 tablespoons butter; 6 tablespoons flour; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon dill weed (to taste); 1 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus; 4 cups scalded milk; 1 teaspoon salt; white pepper; tamari

Servings: persons

2 cups water or 2 cups stock
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
6 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons flour
1/2 - 1 teaspoon dill weed (to taste)
1 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus
4 cups scalded milk
1 teaspoon salt
white pepper
tamari

1
Break off the tough asparagus bottoms and discard them. Break off the asparagus tips and set them aside.
2
Chop the stalks, can cook them with the onions in the butter, salting them lightly.
3
After about 8-10 minutes, when onions are clear, sprinkle in the flour.
4
Continue to cook over lowest possible heat, 5-8 minutes.
5
Add water or stock. Cook 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened.
6
Puree the sauce bit-by-bit with the milk in the blender. Blend it until throroughly smooth.
7
Return the puree to a kettle, preferably a double boiler, and add dill, salt, white pepper and tamari.
8
Heat the soup very gently - don't boil it or cook it.
9
As it heats, steam or saute the asparagus tips until tender, but still very green. Add these, whole, to the soup.
10
Serve as immediately as possible.

459

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups water or 2 cups stock, 1 1/2 cups chopped onions, 6 tablespoons butter, 6 tablespoons flour, and more.

Yes, Cream Of Asparagus Soup 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.

Cream Of Asparagus Soup

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