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Asparagus Soup

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A creamy, flavorful seasonal soup that is finished in the blender to make a smooth mixture. It has few ingredients and keeps well for a few days in the refrigerator. 

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Units
  • 2 1/2 pounds green asparagus (the more in season the better the flavor)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped leeks (white and light green parts)
  • 1/3 cup onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 shallot, sliced
  • 1 garlic clove, sliced
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 5-6 cups vegetable broth, homemade or store-bought

Instructions

  1. Bend the asparagus stalks until they snap. Keep the parts with the tips. Discard the rest.
  2. Have the broth simmer slowly in a medium pot. 
  3. In a large pot over medium-low heat, add the butter and oil until they meld, and add the leeks, onion, shallot, and garlic. 
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste and cook until they soften but not letting them brown, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Add the asparagus, stir, and add 4 cups of the broth. 
  6. Let it simmer and cook, covered, for about 10 minutes.
  7. Uncover the pot and let it cook for 5 more minutes, or until the asparagus are soft. 
  8. Check for seasonings and adjust. 
  9. Remove from the heat and blend in the pot using the immersion blender. If using a regular blender work in batches. Be careful as some blender jars do not admit very hot mixtures. If that is the case for you, you'll have to wait until the mixture has cooled down. 
  10. Check again for seasonings and adjust and add more broth until you have the consistency you like. 
  11. Serve with some unsweetened whipped cream or a dollop of sour cream or creme fraiche. 

Notes

  • Seasonings: make it spicier by adding some paprika at the end. 
  • Creamier: add some cream when you blend it to make it richer. 
  • Author: Paula Montenegro
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Soups
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: French