Green asparagus soup
Description
Hearty and aromatic soup. If you've never dared to cook asparagus soup before, now is the perfect time to fill that gap. Don't worry, making green asparagus soup at home is not difficult at all. With the help of the step-by-step photo recipe, you'll end up with a wonderful soup that will delight you with its delicate flavor and abundance of beneficial nutrients :) Before serving, garnish the soup in bowls with tips of prepared asparagus and a drizzle of cream. Serve the soup hot.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
Peel the onion and cut into cubes.
- 2
Step 2
In the pot in which we will prepare the soup, melt the butter and lightly sauté the onion for about 3-4 minutes.
- 3
Step 3
Prepare the asparagus. Cut off the tough ends and discard them. Set aside a few tips for garnishing the finished soup.
- 4
Step 4
Cut the asparagus into 1.5-2 cm pieces and add to the pot with the onion. Immediately season with salt and pepper, stir, and sauté for about 5 minutes.
- 5
Step 5
Then add broth or water to the pot, bring to a boil, and simmer covered over low heat for about 20 minutes. The asparagus should become tender.
- 6
Step 6
While the soup is cooking, prepare the reserved asparagus tips. Boil them in slightly salted water for about 3 minutes.
- 7
Step 7
Then immediately place them in ice water. This will preserve their color.
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Step 8
Using a blender, turn the ready soup into a puree. Add lemon juice and cream. Mix thoroughly and taste. If necessary, add salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.