CREME FRAICHE ASPARAGUS SOUP
Based on a recipe from Michelle Garner's cookbook, Quick French Cuisine. She says, "I adapted this from my aunt Cécille's recipe. She would make large batches and freeze it."
Provided by mersaydees
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a 4-quart pan, melt butter.
- Add onion and cook just until soft and golden; do not brown.
- Add chicken stock and bring to a boil.
- Meanwhile, cut 3 inches of tips off asparagus and set aside.
- In food processor or blender or by hand, slice remaining asparagus into ¼-inch pieces.
- Drop pieces into boiling broth. Cover and simmer until very soft, about 30 minutes.
- Cool for 10 minutes, and then puree soup in blender or processor.
- Return soup to pan.
- Add asparagus tips and simmer until just tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in cream.
- Season with salt and pepper and a drop or two of lemon juice.
- Serve warm or cold.
CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Saute 1 chopped onion, 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon fresh thyme in 2 tablespoons butter in a large pot over medium-high heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Add 2 pounds asparagus (trimmed and chopped), 1 1/2 cups each water and chicken broth and a big pinch of salt. Simmer until tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Working in batches, puree in a blender. Return to the pot, whisk in 1/2 cup crème fraiche and warm through (do not boil). Season with salt and pepper. Top with more creme fraiche and chopped chives.
CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP (CRèME D'ASPERGES)
This classic French soup is made with just six ingredients: butter, asparagus, onion, chicken stock, cream, and lemon juice.
Categories Soup/Stew Milk/Cream Blender Vegetable Quick & Easy Lunch Asparagus Spring Simmer Gourmet Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Easter Vegetarian
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut tips from 12 asparagus 1 1/2 inches from top and halve tips lengthwise if thick. Reserve for garnish.
- Cut stalks and all remaining asparagus into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Cook onion in 2 tablespoons butter in a 4-quart heavy pot over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened. Add asparagus pieces and salt and pepper to taste, then cook, stirring, 5 minutes. Add 5 cups broth and simmer, covered, until asparagus is very tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
- While soup simmers, cook reserved asparagus tips in boiling salted water until just tender, 3 to 4 minutes, then drain.
- Purée soup in batches in a blender until smooth, transferring to a bowl (use caution when blending hot liquids), and return to pan. Stir in crème fraîche, then add more broth to thin soup to desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper. Bring soup to a boil and whisk in remaining tablespoon butter.
- Add lemon juice and garnish with asparagus tips.
WINNING CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP
I developed this recipe myself by substituting asparagus for broccoli in cream of broccoli soup. It's a big favorite at our house! -Westelle Griswa, Monroe, Connecticut
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place asparagus in a large saucepan and cover with 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, cover and cook for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain, reserving liquid. , In a another saucepan, saute onions in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually stir in the milk, bouillon, reserved cooking liquid and remaining water. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Stir in asparagus; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 795mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
ASPARAGUS SOUP WITH LEMON CREME FRAICHE
Make and share this Asparagus Soup With Lemon Creme Fraiche recipe from Food.com.
Provided by mamatosk
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add shallots; saute until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add asparagus and corander; stir 1 minute.
- Add broth; simmer until asparagus is tender, about 5 minutes.
- Cool slightly.
- Either work in batches and puree soup in blender or use and immersion blender in same pot.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Stir creme fraiche, lemon juice and lemon peel in small bowl.
- Ladle soup into bowls, top with dollop of lemon creme fraiche.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.5, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 33.9, Sodium 96, Carbohydrate 11.3, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 2, Protein 4.7
CHEESY CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP
Steps:
- Prepare asparagus according to package directions; drain and set aside. In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Cool slightly., Pour half the milk mixture into a blender; add half the asparagus. Cover and process until very smooth; return soup to the saucepan. Repeat with the remaining milk mixture and asparagus. Stir in the cheese, hot pepper sauce, salt and pepper; heat through (do not boil). If desired, top with roasted asparagus tips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 19g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 852mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
ASPARAGUS SOUP WITH LEMON CRèME FRAîCHE
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Soup/Stew Citrus Vegetable Appetizer Vegetarian Quick & Easy Low Cal High Fiber Lemon Asparagus Spring Shallot Coriander Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 first-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots; sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Add asparagus and coriander; stir 1 minute. Add vegetable broth and simmer until asparagus is tender, about 5 minutes. Cool slightly. Working in batches, puree soup in blender. Strain into same pan, pressing on solids to release liquid. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
- Stir crème fraîche, lemon juice, and lemon peel in small bowl. Divide soup among bowls. Top with dollop of lemon crème fraîche and serve.
CREAM OF FRESH ASPARAGUS SOUP II
There's nothing like fresh asparagus when it's in season - take advantage!
Provided by MARBALET
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine asparagus, chopped onion, and 1/2 cup chicken broth. Cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer uncovered until asparagus is tender, about 12 minutes. Process the mixture in a blender to puree the vegetables. Set aside.
- In the same saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Stir in the flour, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes. Whisk in the remaining chicken broth, and increase the heat to medium. Cook, stirring constantly until the mixture boils. Stir in the asparagus puree and the milk.
- Put the sour cream in a small bowl, and stir in a ladleful of the hot soup. Add the sour cream mixture and the lemon juice to the soup. Stir while heating the soup to serving temperature, but don't allow it to boil. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.6 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Cholesterol 35.1 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 1100.8 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
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