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Creamy Asparagus Soup

Fresh asparagus is cooked until tender, reserving a few spear tips for garnish. Tender asparagus is pureed and added to stockpot with chicken stock, heavy cream and chopped fresh parsley. Soup is seasoned with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Individual servings are garnished with reserved asparagus spear tips.

Ingredients -

2 pounds Thin, Young Asparagus
2 cups Low-Salt Chicken Broth or Stock
2 cups Heavy Cream
1/4 cup chopped Chervil or Parsley, finely chopped
Salt and Pepper, to taste
Nutmeg

 
Preparation:

1. Cut the tough ends off the asparagus spears.

2. Add the spears to a pot of lightly salted boiling water.

3. Cook for 5 minutes or until tender.

4. Drain.

5. Reserve 4 spear tips for garnish and set aside.

6. Add the remaining spears to a blender and puree.

7. Strain the liquid and add the puree to a medium saucepan over low heat.

8. Add the chicken broth or stock, heavy cream and parsley.

9. Heat to hot.

10. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg, to taste.

11. Serve each bowl, garnished with an asparagus tip.

 


Soup Making Tips -
Asparagus Nutrition
Fresh asparagus is available year round, but the peak season is during the spring, when quality will be highest and priced potentially lower than the rest of the year. Asparagus is nutrient dense, contains no fat or cholesterol, is a good source of fiber, and is low in sodium.

Soup Making Tips -
Selecting Asparagus

Fresh spears that are firm to the touch, with closed, compact tips are the best choice for purchase. For best cooking results select spears with a similar diameter so the spears finish cooking in the same amount of time.


 
 

 
   
 
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