Glossy Yellow Pepper Soup with Asparagus Garnish Recipe

Name: Glossy Yellow Pepper Soup with Asparagus Garnish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces asparagus, preferably large stalks with tight heads, for garnish; 2 1/2 cups water; 3 yellow peppers (1 1/3 pounds), halved, stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 large potato (9 ounces), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 large onion (9 ounces), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces; 3 cloves garlic, peeled; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

8 ounces asparagus, preferably large stalks with tight heads, for garnish
2 1/2 cups water
3 yellow peppers (1 1/3 pounds), halved, stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large potato (9 ounces), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large onion (9 ounces), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
3 cloves garlic, peeled
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1
Peel the lower third of the asparagus stalks, and discard the trimmings.
2
Cut the asparagus on the bias into slices about 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick.
3
(You should have about 1 1/2 cups.)
4
Bring 1/2 cup of the water to a boil in a saucepan, and add the asparagus pieces.
5
Bring the water back to a boil, and boil the asparagus for 30 seconds.
6
Drain, reserving the cooking juices, and set the cooked asparagus pieces aside in a bowl.
7
Place the yellow peppers, potato, onion, garlic, salt, sugar, and pepper in a large saucepan, and add the remaining 2 cups of water.
8
Bring to a boil, add the reserved asparagus cooking juices, cover, and reduce the heat to medium.
9
Cook the mixture for 30 minutes, then push it through a food mill fitted with a fine screen to remove the skin of the yellow peppers.
10
Add the butter and oil, and emulsify the mixture with a handheld immersion blender until it is smooth and creamy in appearance.
11
Add the reserved asparagus, heat through, and serve

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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: 8 ounces asparagus, preferably large stalks with tight heads, for garnish, 2 1/2 cups water, 3 yellow peppers (1 1/3 pounds), halved, stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces, 1 large potato (9 ounces), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Glossy Yellow Pepper Soup with Asparagus Garnish 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.

Glossy Yellow Pepper Soup with Asparagus Garnish

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