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: 3 pounds fresh asparagus tough ends removed. cut into 1/4 in. pieces.; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion medium, finely diced; 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt or to taste; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 cloves garlic minced; 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme chopped; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 4 cups chicken stock low sodium; 3/4 cup heavy cream optional, I've used none to 1/4 cup; 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed; 1/4 cup sliced almonds toasted, for garnish

Servings: persons

3 pounds fresh asparagus tough ends removed. cut into 1/4 in. pieces.
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion medium, finely diced
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt or to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken stock low sodium
3/4 cup heavy cream optional, I've used none to 1/4 cup
2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
1/4 cup sliced almonds toasted, for garnish

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1. Heat a large sauce pan over medium heat; add the butter and olive oil.
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2. Add the onion and cook, stirring often until tender and translucent, about 5 min. Season with salt black pepper and cayenne. Add the garlic and thyme and cook just until the aroma is released, about 30 sec.
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3. Whisk in all the flour and cook until the mixture resembles wed sand, about 6 min. Gradually add the stock, whisking constantly and vigorously to prevent lumps.
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4. Stir in the asparagus and bring to boil; immediately reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the asparagus is tender, about 20 - 25 min.
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5. Puree the soup with an immersion blender or regular blender until smooth. Taste for creaminess. Add cream if needed and simmer 5 min.
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6. Stir in lemon juice and taste for seasoning, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. Serve with toasted almonds on top.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds fresh asparagus tough ends removed. cut into 1/4 in. pieces., 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 onion medium, finely diced, 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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