White asparagus soup
Description
Perfect for lunch. If you want to make white asparagus soup at home, you can use previously prepared chicken broth as a base. This way, the soup will be richer and more flavorful. If desired, the listed ingredients can be supplemented with other vegetables to taste. The dish turns out really great and is definitely worth trying at least once.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First of all, wash the asparagus and dry it with a paper towel. Peel it and remove the tough ends.
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Step 2
2. Place the butter in the bottom of a saucepan and melt it. Peel and dice the onion into small cubes. Sauté in the butter for a couple of minutes until golden. Meanwhile, cut the asparagus.
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Step 3
3. Place the asparagus in a saucepan and simmer for 5 minutes. Then pour in the broth, bring to a boil, and reduce the heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If desired, you can add aromatic herbs to the white asparagus soup recipe.
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Step 4
4. Cook for about half an hour until tender. Then blend everything with an immersion blender (or a regular blender). You can leave some asparagus whole to use as garnish before serving. Return the pot to the heat.
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Step 5
5. Pour in the cream, mix and warm slightly. Do not bring to a boil! Before serving, the white asparagus soup can be garnished with herbs, a pinch of paprika or chili pepper, and lemon juice, for example.