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:
| |
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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