Best Asparagus Soup Spargelsuppe Recipes

SPARGELSUPPE (WHITE ASPARAGUS SOUP)

Steps:

• 1. Make sure you peel the asparagus before you chop it into small pieces. The thicker the asparagus, the better for peeling.
• 2. In a 4-qt. saucepan, saute the onion in butter until soft. Add the pieces of asparagus, minus the heads, and steam for 5 minutes. Add the broth and boil gently for about 30 minutes, or until the asparagus is very soft.
• 3. Puree the soup in batches in the blender (place a towel over the lid and hold down the lid so the hot soup does not splatter) or with a hand blender and return to pan.
• 4. Bring soup to a simmer and add the reserved asparagus heads. Cook at least 5 minutes, or until they are fork-tender. Turn down the heat and add the cream. Do not boil further.
• 5. Taste and add salt and freshly ground pepper as needed. You may also want to add a few spoonfuls of white wine, if you think the soup needs acidity. Garnish with parsley and serve while hot.

SPARGELSUPPE MIT KASE (CREAM OF WHITE ASPARAGUS SOUP WITH BLUE CHEESE)

Steps:

• Peel asparagus spears with a vegetable peeler from top to bottom, starting below the tips. Trim off any woody ends and chop asparagus spears, leaving the tips intact.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add asparagus pieces, 1 tablespoon butter, sugar, and salt. Reduce heat; simmer until asparagus is tender and easily pierced with a knife, 15 to 25 minutes. Drain, reserving 2 cups cooking liquid.
• Melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter in the pot. Cook shallots, stirring often, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour until shallots are evenly coated. Whisk in reserved cooking liquid and white wine until soup is thick and smooth, about 5 minutes. Stir in Cambozola cheese until melted, about 1 minute.
• Stir asparagus pieces, except for the tips, into the sauce. Add all but 2 teaspoons chervil leaves. Puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
• Beat heavy cream in a bowl with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Stir cream into the soup. Garnish soup with reserved asparagus tips and 2 teaspoon chervil leaves.

ASPARAGUS SOUP (SPARGELSUPPE)

Steps:

• Scrape asparagus stalks to remove tough portion and cut into bite-size pieces.
• Place in boiling salted water with a pinch of sugar.
• Simmer gently for 20 minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir in cream.
• Blend in lightly beaten egg yolks.
• Season with pepper, add lemon juice and white wine.
• Fry diced ham in butter till crisp. Sprinkle on top.
• Serve at once.