Asparagus Soup Recipe
This Asparagus Soup recipe brings out the wonderful flavour of this seasonal delicacy. This has to be one of the simplest soup recipes in our collection because the secret of cooking asparagus is do the very least to it and let the flavour speak for itself.
To make 2 servings:
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kcal |
| 1 bundle (about 200g or 6 1/2oz) fresh asparagus |
50 |
| 15g (1/2 oz) butter |
108 |
| 250ml (1/2 pint) vegetable stock |
29 |
| 250ml (1/2 pint) semi skimmed milk |
120 |
| salt and pepper to taste |
5 |
| Total |
312 |
Around 156 kcal per serving
Make sure the asparagus is clean and then chop the spears into pieces about 25mm (1 inch) long.
Melt the butter in a heavy based pan and very gently fry the asparagus pieces for 2 minutes. Add the vegetable stock and bring to a gentle boil. Allow to simmer for 10 minutes.
Use a hand blender or food processor to produce a smooth mixture and then add the milk. Add the salt and pepper and check the seasoning. Bring back to a gentle boil and serve.
There you have it, essence of asparagus or Aparagus Soup.
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