Sig's Garlic and Asparagus Soup with Chilli Prawn g

Name: Sig's Garlic and Asparagus Soup with Chilli Prawn garnish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 kg fresh green or white asparagus or use 4 cans of asparagus.; 12 clove garlic I used smoked garlic; 25 grams butter; 1 1/2 tbsp Cornstarch; 1 liter vegetable stock ( use less if you use the canning water); 1 1/2 tbsp water ( cold); 150 grams precooked large peeled prawns; 1 or two pinch each of salt and fresh cracked pepper; 1 tbsp of dried wild garlic or 2 tablespoon of fresh wild garlic; 100 ml whipping cream (optional); 1 pinch of chilli flakes; 12 asparagus tips; 1 tbsp olive oil

Servings: persons

1 kg fresh green or white asparagus or use 4 cans of asparagus.
12 clove garlic I used smoked garlic
25 grams butter
1 1/2 tbsp Cornstarch
1 liter vegetable stock ( use less if you use the canning water)
1 1/2 tbsp water ( cold)
150 grams precooked large peeled prawns
1 or two pinch each of salt and fresh cracked pepper
1 tbsp of dried wild garlic or 2 tablespoon of fresh wild garlic
100 ml whipping cream (optional)
1 pinch of chilli flakes
12 asparagus tips
1 tbsp olive oil

1
Trim the hard, woody ends of the fresh asparagus and cut into about 1 inch pieces.
2
Soften 8 or 9 cloves garlic in 4 tablespoons of water for 5 minutes.
3
Melt the butter in a flame proof dish .
4
Add asparagus and saute for about 6 minutes .
5
Do not fry or brown .
6
Add the stock, the softened garlic with water, and any canning juices if using canned asparagus.
7
Skim if necessary.
8
Simmer for about 5 minutes .
9
Remove twelve of the fresh asparagus tips.
10
Season the soup with salt, pepper and the wild garlic.
11
Continue cooking for about 20 minutes if using fresh asparagus.
12
If using canned cook for about ten minutes
13
Puree the soup in a blender until very smooth.
14
Return into pan over low heat .You can now thicken the soup with cornflour if you like it to be a thicker soup.
15
Do this by blending the cornflour with the 1 1/2 tablespoon of water .Whisk this into the simmering soup to thicken it.
16
You can now add the cream if using it.
17
Heat the olive oil , cut the remain garlic into very thin slices.
18
Add the chilli flakes to oil and the garlic and heat gently until garlic starts to just brown on the edges.
19
Add the prawns and heat through for a few minutes .
20
No longer as they will turn rubbery as they are cooked already.
21
Put the soup into warmed plates and garnish with the prawns, asparagus tips and the chilly and garlic oil.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 kg fresh green or white asparagus or use 4 cans of asparagus., 12 clove garlic I used smoked garlic, 25 grams butter, 1 1/2 tbsp Cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Sig's Garlic and Asparagus Soup with Chilli Prawn garnish falls under the Seafood 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.

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Sig's Garlic and Asparagus Soup with Chilli Prawn garnish

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