Creamy Asparagus Soup Recipe

Name: Creamy Asparagus Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 4 ounces shallots, peeled and quartered; 1 -2 garlic clove, peeled and crushed; 2 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus, tough ends removed and cut into 3/4 inch pieces; 6 ounces red potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2 inch cubes; 1/2 cup dry white wine or 1/2 cup vermouth; 3 cups fat-free low-sodium chicken broth; 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 cup heavy cream or 1/2 cup half-and-half

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
4 ounces shallots, peeled and quartered
1 -2 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
2 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus, tough ends removed and cut into 3/4 inch pieces
6 ounces red potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1/2 cup dry white wine or 1/2 cup vermouth
3 cups fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 cup heavy cream or 1/2 cup half-and-half

1
Melt butter in a 4-quart saucepan over medium low heat.
2
Add shallots and crushed garlic and saute over medium low heat for about 5 minutes. Do not allow to brown.
3
When shallots are soft, add asparagus, reserving the tips for garnish, and potato to saucepan and cook for about 6 minutes, until the asparagus is bright in color.
4
Add wine. Raise the heat to bring the wine to a boil. Reduce the wine until a scant tablespoon remains.
5
Add chicken stock. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low.
6
Simmer for about 20 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
7
While simmering, blanch asparagus tips and dry.
8
Use immersion blender, or transfer to blender/food processor and blend 30 to 45 seconds.
9
Return to pot if necessary.
10
Add salt, pepper and basil.
11
Stir in cream.
12
Serve soup hot, garnished with reserved asparagus tips.

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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: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 4 ounces shallots, peeled and quartered, 1 -2 garlic clove, peeled and crushed, 2 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus, tough ends removed and cut into 3/4 inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Creamy 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.

Creamy Asparagus Soup

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