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Asparagus Soup

Posted by reeniek (291)
Category: Soups
Subcategory: spring, easy

 

Recipe Details:

Ingredients
2 pounds medium asparagus
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 quart chicken stock
2 cups water
Salt and Pepper

Directions
Discard the tough ends of the asparagus (bend each stalk and it'll break at the tough end). For each stalk, chop off the tip (about 1-1 1/2 inches) and set aside. Coarsely chop the stalks.

Melt the butter in a large saucepan over moderate heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes. Add the stock and water and bring to a boil. Add the chopped asparagus and season with 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt and some pepper. Boil until the asparagus are tender, about 10 minutes. Turn off heat and cool for a few minutes.

Working in batches, ladle the soup in a blender or use a hand blender. Puree and pour it into a clean saucepan. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the asparagus tips and bring to a simmer. Simmer about 5 more minutes, or until the asparagus tips are cooked.

Serves 4-6

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