QUICK ASPARAGUS SOUP
"My kids wouldn't eat asparagus when they were young," writes Lois McAtee. "But after trying this smooth creamy soup, they all wanted seconds." To hurry along preparation, the Oceanside, California reader relies on frozen asparagus.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a saucepan, combine asparagus, onion, water, salt, bouillon, basil and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Cool for 5 minutes; stir in milk., In a blender or food processor, process the soup in batches until smooth; return to the pan. Stir in cream; heat through. Garnish with croutons.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 574mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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.
ASPARAGUS SOUP IN SECONDS
This is the easiest, quickest, most delicious asparagus soup. Just be sure to use a good quality canned asparagus, and you can't go wrong. The milk and butter are optional as the soup is surprisingly rich without them.
Provided by big surprise
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Blend the asparagus, with liquid, in a blender or food processor until completely smooth.
- Heat asparagus and chicken broth together in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in milk, if using, and bring to a low simmer. Stir in butter to finish, if using, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 56.5 calories, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 10.1 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 621.8 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
SIMPLE ASPARAGUS SOUP
My family and friends love this soup. It's elegant and unusual, but the hardest part of making it is occasional stirring. -Kathryn Labat, Raceland, Louisiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h15m
Yield 12 servings (2-1/4 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat butter and oil over medium heat. Stir in vegetables and seasonings; cook until vegetables are tender, 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally., Stir in rice and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until rice is tender, 40-45 minutes, stirring occasionally., Puree soup using an immersion blender, or cool slightly and puree soup in batches in a blender. Return to pot and heat through. If desired, serve with sour cream and croutons. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight (soup may separate). In a saucepan, reheat to boiling, whisking until blended.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 401mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
QUICK CREAMY ASPARAGUS SOUP
After trying several different recipes for asparagus soup, I put together the best ingredients from each for my favorite version. This soup is great year-round and adds an elegant touch to special-occasion meals. -Pat Stevens, Granbury, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute leeks and onions in oil and butter until tender. Add the asparagus and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender. Remove from the heat. Set aside 1 cup of asparagus pieces., In a blender, process the remaining asparagus mixture in batches until smooth; return to the pan. Stir in the cream, salt and pepper. Cook over low heat until heated through. Garnish with reserved asparagus pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 877mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
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
ASPARAGUS SOUP
Steps:
- Heat the oil in heavy bottomed soup pot. Add the onions, carrots, and celery and saute until the onions are translucent. Add the ground cumin and coriander seed and stir with vegetables for about 2 minutes. Add the stock and bring to boil. Turn down to simmer, and add the diced potatoes and thyme. When potatoes are soft, add the asparagus and frozen spinach and simmer for about 10 minutes until asparagus is fully cooked but still green. Puree soup in a blender or food processor and return to the soup pot. Add cream and lemon rind, bring to a boil, and then turn down to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper and serve with toasted croutons, if desired
ASPARAGUS SOUP
Each spring my husband takes our dogs and searches for wild asparagus. He's been so successful that I finally developed this asparagus soup recipe. We look forward to this special soup every year.-Betty Jones, Kohler, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h
Yield 10 servings (2-1/4 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a 3-qt. saucepan, saute onions in butter for 4 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook until tender. Add asparagus, broth and seasonings; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. , Add rice. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 795mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
ASPARAGUS SOUP
an easy Asparagus Soup recipe. This pretty, easy-to-make first-course soup is flavorful and creamy, yet is extremely low fat-it has only one tablespoon of butter and no cream at all (except for an optional sour cream garnish). Pour your favorite beer or a fruity white wine throughout the evening.
Categories Soup/Stew Vegetable Asparagus Spring Healthy Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Add flour and stir 2 minutes. Gradually mix in canned chicken broth. Bring mixture to boil. Add asparagus pieces and summer savory and simmer until asparagus is very tender, about 25 minutes. Cool slightly.
- Drain asparagus, reserving cooking liquid. Puree asparagus in food processor. With machine running, Gradually add 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Return mixture to saucepan. Season with salt and pepper. (Soup can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Bring soup to simmer. Ladle into bowls. Top with dollops of sour cream or yogurt, if desired.
ASPARAGUS SOUP
Velvety asparagus soup, lovely green color, great with crunchy rolls. My friend gave me this recipe, it originally used chicken broth. When my daughter became vegetarian, I modified it with vegetable broth instead! It also doubles easily. This soup will tempt even asparagus haters!
Provided by Pyromommy
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Microwave onion and butter on HIGH for 2 minutes. Add asparagus, vegetable broth, garlic powder and white pepper. Microwave, covered, on HIGH for 10 to 12 minutes. Puree in blender.
- Return mixture to microwave safe dish, stir in milk and microwave until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.5 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 18.3 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 197.9 mg, Sugar 6.9 g
FRESH ASPARAGUS SOUP
A creamy asparagus soup accented with yogurt, lemon, and Parmesan cheese. Everyone loves it! You can substitute soy products to make this recipe vegan.
Provided by Nanook
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place asparagus and onion in a saucepan with 1/2 cup vegetable broth. Bring the broth to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer until the vegetables are tender.
- Reserve a few asparagus tips for garnish. Place remaining vegetable mixture in an electric blender and puree until smooth.
- Melt butter in the pan that was used for simmering the asparagus and onions. Stir while sprinkling flour, salt, and pepper into the butter. Do not let the flour brown. Allow the mixture to cook only 2 minutes. Stir in remaining 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth and increase the heat. Continue stirring until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Stir the vegetable puree and milk into the saucepan. Whisk yogurt into the mixture, followed by lemon juice. Stir until heated through, then ladle into bowls. Garnish with reserved asparagus tips. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 966.8 mg, Sugar 8.6 g
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