I was just researching to see if this was, technically speaking, a cream of asparagus soup.
And by “researching” we all know I mean googling. Google is so the new Dewey Decimal.
What I uncovered in my search was two things. First, did you know that “cream of asparagus soup” doesn’t even have it’s own wikipedia page?! It’s like it doesn’t exist. Whoa. And second I learned that this probably isn’t, technically speaking, a cream of asparagus soup. And that’s because it doesn’t start with a roux (it’s like gravy, like when you start making baked macaroni and cheese).
But I’m basing this on cream of mushroom’s wikipedia page. So, not sure that’s accurate. Different veggie. Different rules?But this soup does seem creamy, whatever you call it. It’s also hearty and substantial. And that’s because (drum roll) I added a potato. Boom. Instant sustenance.Simple Asparagus Soup, serves two as a meal and four as a starter.
1 pound asparagus
1/3 yellow onion
2 cloves of garlic
1 small russet potato
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 tablespoon butter
3 cups vegetable (or chicken) broth
salt+pepper
a lemon
a little greek yogurt (or sour cream)First chop up the asparagus (reserve about half of the tips), onion, garlic and potato (peel and wash it first). Prep work: check.
In a medium pot heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Cook the onion until just softened (2-3 minutes). Add in the garlic, asparagus and potato. Cook until the asparagus begins to turn bright green (3-4 minutes). Season with a little salt and pepper and then pour in the broth. Allow to simmer for 20 minutes or until the potatoes can be easily sliced through with a knife. Now use your immersion blender to blend everything up. Or you can work in batches and puree in a blender (but be careful when transferring hot liquids).
In a small pot filled with 2-3 cups water blanch the reserved asparagus heads until bright green and cooked through but still crunchy. Drain and reserve. To serve garnish with a big dollop of greek yogurt and a few of the cooked asparagus heads.I highly recommend squeezing a little lemon juice over the top of the soup just before eating. I love how citrus can add just a little pop of flavor to veggies, salads and lots of soups. Yum! xo. Emma
P.S. Need more soup in your life? Check out chipotle sweet potato, black bean tortilla, baked potato & broccoli cheddar, basic tomato or simple pea soup.
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this is fantastic! thank you so much for sharing, most definitely going to have to give this a try! perfect for all seasons.
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just letting you know that I made this last night and it was AH-mazing. especially when I stirred in a dollop of plain greek yogurt… just the perfect amount of “tang” for this simple soup 😉
This looks yummy! Jennifer.
though i guess it isn’t a “cream of asparagus” soup, it looks positively delicious! Plus, it’s not as bad for me since it doesn’t have a bajillion pounds of cream in it! 🙂
I have never tried a green asparagus soup, only the white one. But it seam, here in the USA there not that many stores who sell the white one.
I’m in need of making more soups and this is just the recipe I needed! Yum!
Lulu xx
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Sounds great! I love asparagus, but I rarely make anything without kale these days, so my asparagus puree also included some kale and broccoli!
http://thejunkdrunk.wordpress.com/2013/04/25/deep-stir-green-soup-with-pureed-asparagus-broccoli-kale/
Mmh, it looks and sounds delicious! And just when I was contemplating what to make for dinner tonight 😉
/Tine
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love this!!!
I like this post:)
This looks so good. AND the photography on this is good too. For a minute I thought I had opened Smitten Kitchen’s blog by accident.:)
Wonderful in every respect – a winner! Great photography too!
I really like asparagus. But I never know how to prepere those white ones… 😀
anyway, I’ll try it for sure!
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Magda
I love me some asparagus and wondered how it would taste in soup form. Guess I have to try it out. Thanks for the recipe from 3girls1apple.com
I love asparagus soup but never did one on my own. So I think I really have to try your recipe. It looks tasty.
Looks yum! Had a lot of soup this week (which is weird because it’s been 35 degrees over here). Sweet potato soup last Monday and broccoli soup last night. This may be next. Thanks!
aww this sounds delicious! I’m a big fan of asparagus!
hannah xx
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Looks absolutely delicious <3
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No Wikipedia page? That’s almost criminal!
I love asparagus so will be interesting to see what it tastes like as soup!