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: 1/4 cup unsalted butter; 2 shallots, finely minced; 1 stalk celery, finely minced; 4 cups chicken stock or 4 cups mild vegetable stock; 3 lbs asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces-reserve tips; 2 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch chunks; 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped well; 2 cups heavy cream; salt; white pepper

Servings: persons

1/4 cup unsalted butter
2 shallots, finely minced
1 stalk celery, finely minced
4 cups chicken stock or 4 cups mild vegetable stock
3 lbs asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces-reserve tips
2 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch chunks
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped well
2 cups heavy cream
salt
white pepper

1
In a large saucepan over medium heat melt butter.
2
Add the shallots and celery and saute for 3-4 minutes-do not brown.
3
Add the stock, the cut asparagus minus 18 tips, potatoes and basil.
4
Raise the heat to medium high and bring to a boil.
5
Reduce heat and simmer gently for 20 minutes.
6
In small batches puree soup in a food mill, blender or food processor.
7
If using a blender or processor force puree through a strainer with a wooden spoon-this removes any asparagus fibers.
8
Return puree to the pan, stir in cream and season with a bit of salt and pepper.
9
Stir well, simmering for 3 minutes.
10
Taste and adjust seasonings.
11
Into a pan of salted, boiling water cook asparagus tips for 2 minutes.
12
Drain.
13
Ladle soup into bowls and crown each bowl with 3 asparagus tips each.
14
Serve hot or chill and serve cold, again adjusting seasonings.
15
TIP-when serving creamed soups they are never boiled once the cream is added, so heat the serving bowls with very hot water, pour out, quickly dry and ladle in the soup.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 1/4 cup unsalted butter, 2 shallots, finely minced, 1 stalk celery, finely minced, 4 cups chicken stock or 4 cups mild vegetable stock, 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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