Spring Asparagus Soup With Lemon Creme Fraiche

Name: Spring Asparagus Soup With Lemon Creme Fraiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: soup; 2 bunches asparagus spears, cleaned, ends snapped off; cold chicken stock, drained of fat; pepper; ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil; ¼ cup creme fraiche; lemon creme fraiche; ¼ cup creme fraiche; 12 lemon, zest of; 12 lemon, juice of; 2 radishes, thinly sliced to resemble matchsticks

Servings: persons

1
To blanch asparagus:.
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Bring pot of water to rolling boil add steamer basket.
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Add asparagus stalks.
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Cover and cook for 5 minutes but still bright green.
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Immediately transfer to bowl of ice water to stop cooking.
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To make soup:.
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When asparagus is cold remove from water.
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Cut into large chunks.
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Place in blender.
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Add enough cold chicken stock to cover stalks.
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Add pepper, blend until mixture is thin puree.
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Continuing to blend, add olive oil in steady stream.
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Blend in 1/4 cup creme fraiche.
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Strain soup through a fine-mesh strainer into large pot.
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Set aside.
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To make lemon creme fraiche:.
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In medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup creme fraiche, lemon zest and lemon juice.
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Using wire whisk, whip until thickened.
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Set aside.
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To serve soup:.
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Warm soup over medium heat until it bubbles.
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Ladle into bowls.
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Top with lemon creme fraiche and radish matchsticks.
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Serve immediately.
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*Variation: Serve soup cold with lump of crab meat in each bowl.

317

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: soup, 2 bunches asparagus spears, cleaned, ends snapped off, cold chicken stock, drained of fat, pepper, and more.

Yes, Spring Asparagus Soup With Lemon Creme Fraiche 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!