Best Asparagus Potato And Watercress Soup Recipes

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ASPARAGUS POTATO SOUP



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"This creamy and comforting soup is a terrific way to warm up on a cold or rainy day," writes Sherry McKellar of Springville, Utah. Hearty bowls featuring tender potatoes and asparagus get a special touch when topped with bacon and cheddar cheese.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups diced peeled potatoes
1/2 pound fresh asparagus, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
4 cups water
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan or soup kettle, combine the potatoes, asparagus, onion, celery, bouillon and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in the butter., In a bowl, combine flour, cream, milk, salt and pepper until smooth; add to the vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Garnish with bacon and cheese.

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ASPARAGUS SOUP WITH SUMAC AND WATERCRESS



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This beautiful, seasonal spring soup is a wonderful canvas for whatever you have on hand. I like to finish it off with a little feta to highlight that Mediterranean idea behind the soup. Beautiful, wonderful tahini and sumac flavors really come through.

Provided by Hugh Acheson

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tbsps unsalted butter
2 shallots, diced
1 cup celery, diced
1 cup yellow potato, diced
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
4 cups chicken stock
1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut in 1-inch pieces
3/4 tablespoon kosher salt
2 cups Watercress
1/2 tsp ground sumac
2 tbsps tahini
2 tbsps heavy cream
Feta cheese, for garnish
Potato chips, for garnish
Chopped scallions, for garnish
Aleppo pepper, for garnish
Olive oil, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the soup base: Melt the butter in a soup pot over medium heat. When the butter is bubbling and frothy, add the shallot and the celery and cook for 2 minutes. Add the diced potato, thyme, bay leaf, and stock. Turn the heat to high, bring to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  • Finish the soup: While the soup base simmers, snap the woody ends off the asparagus, about 2 inches from the root end. Discard those ends and cut the remaining spears into 1-inch long pieces. Add the cut asparagus to the pot, cover, and cook for 4 more minutes. Add the watercress, tahini, cream, salt, and sumac. Remove (and discard) the bay leaf and thyme sprigs and remove from heat. Carefully pour the soup into a blender and puree until smooth. Ladle into soup bowls.
  • Garnish the soup: Garnish the soup with feta, potato chips, scallions, aleppo pepper, olive oil, and serve.

CREAMY ASPARAGUS SOUP



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Make and share this Creamy Asparagus Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Boomette

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs fresh asparagus, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 medium stalk celery, chopped
2 quarts chicken stock
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon lemon zest
3 teaspoons lemon juice
1 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat a large soup pot. Drizzle pot with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add fresh asparagus, onion and celery. Saute until asparagus is bright green.
  • Add chicken stock and thyme. Bring to a boil and reduce to medium heat. Boil until vegetables are very tender.
  • Using an immersion blender or regular blender, puree soup.
  • Add yogurt and lemon juice. Heat through and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.3, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 22.4, Sodium 744.3, Carbohydrate 32.6, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 16.6, Protein 19.8

CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP



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No need to toss out the tough ends of asparagus-use them to make a quick stock for an extra shot of flavor in this cream of asparaagus soup.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 bunches asparagus (about 2 pounds), trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces, trimmings and 20 tips reserved
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1/2 large shallot, sliced crosswise, plus 1/2 large shallot
1/2 large clove garlic, finely chopped, plus 1/2 large clove garlic
1 medium Yukon gold or Russet potato (about 8 ounces), peeled and diced (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Bring 6 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan; season with 2 teaspoons salt. Add asparagus tips and blanch until bright green and just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath with a slotted spoon; reserve for topping. Add trimmings, 1/2 shallot and 1/2 clove garlic to the same pot and return to a boil; reduce heat and simmer the asparagus stock 20 to 25 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  • In another saucepan, heat olive oil over medium. Add sliced shallot and chopped garlic and cook until softened but not browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in potato and enough of the asparagus stock to cover the vegetables (about 1 cup), and simmer until the potato is tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Strain remaining asparagus stock directly into saucepan with the potatoes. Add remaining asparagus and cook until tender and bright green, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Puree in a blender until completely smooth; remove 1 cup and reserve. Slowly stir in cream, and season to taste with salt and pepper; thin with reserved liquid as needed. Serve hot or chilled, topped with asparagus tips and a drizzle of oil.

QUICK AND EASY CREAMY ASPARAGUS POTATO SOUP



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This soup is prepared and cooked in about 15 minutes. Great for a quick lunch or light supper. Taken from the "Great Tasting Money Saving" cookbook.

Provided by jonesies

Categories     Potato

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (15 ounce) can asparagus spears, drained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can new potatoes, drained
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 (14 ounce) can fat free chicken broth
1 cup low-fat milk or 1 cup half-and-half

Steps:

  • Place asparagus, potatoes, thyme and garlic powder in food processor or blender (in batches if needed); process until smooth.
  • Pour into medium saucepan, add broth.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Stir in milk; heat through. (do not boil).
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste, if desired.
  • Serve hot or cold.
  • Thin with additional milk or water, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.9, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 3, Sodium 453.9, Carbohydrate 25.7, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 5.5, Protein 7.2

EASY POTATO ASPARAGUS SOUP



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A yummy quick cooking soup. You can sub broccoli for the asparagus, if you prefer. The recipe is from "Better Homes and Garden's Christmas Comfort and Joy".

Provided by Lorac

Categories     Potato

Time 35m

Yield 5 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 teaspoons oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 cups milk
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
8 ounces cubed red potatoes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
1 small tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/3 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large sauce pot, add onion and cook over medium heat until tender.
  • Add flour and stir to coat onions.
  • Add asparagus, milk, broth, potatoes, salt and pepper, increase heat to medium high and cook until thick and bubbling, stirring often.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer, stirring ocassionaly, 10-12 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Add cheese, tomato and sour cream and simmer until cheese is melted.

FRESH ASPARAGUS, ONION, POTATO SOUP



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Easy and quick with the help of a food processor. This couldn't be easier and a great soup to make in a hurry. Serve as a starter for dinner or a main course with a side salad or sandwich. I make this often when my grocery store puts asparagus on sale or when they have it at the Farmers Market. It is easy on the budget and just comforting. You can top with some diced sauteed bacon, a toasted baguette or even some grated Monterey Jack cheese, which is creamy when it melts.

Provided by SarasotaCook

Categories     Potato

Time 40m

Yield 4-8 Bowls of soup, 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs fresh asparagus, the rest should be rough chopped (Reserve about 14 tips, cut about 1 1/2-inch long as a garnish to each bowl)
1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
2 (15 ounce) cans white potatoes (you can use fresh peeled potatoes, but this is my QUICK soup, so I take advantage of a canned potato)
3 cups vegetable broth (chicken broth will work just fine)
3 cups heavy cream, adjust accordingly (you can use anywhere from 1-3 cups, depending on how thick or thin, or creamy you enjoy your soup)
1/4 cup sherry wine
1 teaspoon minced garlic
4 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon dried dill
salt
asparagus tips (lightly blanched)
monterey jack cheese

Steps:

  • Asparagus -- First cut off about 14 tips - not to long. These will be lightly cooked in the microwave for about 30 seconds, just to lightly blanch or to soften them up. They are just a garnish. Rough chop the remaining asparagus. They are going in the food processor, so no need to chop them too fine.
  • Soup Base -- To the food processor, add the diced asparagus (not the reserved tips), the onion, garlic, potatoes and a little of the broth, just to allow it to puree. Continue pulsing until smooth or the consistency you like best.
  • Cook -- To a medium size soup pot, add 1/2 the butter and melt on medium heat. Add the vegetables and cook on medium to medium low and slowly cook the vegetables. They will take about 15 minutes until cooked through.
  • Sauce -- As the vegetables cook, add the remaining butter to a small measuring cup and melt in the microwave (just 10 seconds or so). Remove from the microwave and add the flour and sherry and stir well. Pour this mixture into the vegetables, along with the broth and mix to combine. Bring to medium heat until the soup begins to thicken. Slowly whisk in the cream. You can add as much cream as you like. Some make like a more creamy texture and other less. So start slow and add 1 cup cream and a time until it reaches the consistency you like. Check for salt and pepper seasoning, and add the dill. Cook another 5 minutes until heated through.
  • Asparagus Tips -- Wrap the tips in a damp paper towel and cook for 20-30 seconds in the microwave on medium high until they are slightly tender.
  • Serve -- Top each bowl of soup with a couple of the asparagus tips and a little of the monterey jack cheese. You can also add bacon bits or a toasted baguette, or even bagel chips. Anything you want.
  • Enjoy!

ASPARAGUS AND CHEESE POTATO SOUP



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Make and share this Asparagus and Cheese Potato Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Adopted Parisian

Categories     Potato

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large onion, chopped
4 teaspoons cooking oil
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups asparagus spears, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups milk
2 cups chicken broth
8 ounces red potatoes, cubed
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/3 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan cook onion in hot oil over medium heat until tender. Sprinkle flour over onion and stir to coat. Add chicken broth, asparagus, milk, garlic, and potatoes.
  • Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly; reduce heat.
  • Simmer, covered, for 10 to 12 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Add cheddar and sour cream; stir until cheese is melted.

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