Best Creamy Asparagus Souffle Recipes

CHEF JOHN'S ASPARAGUS SOUFFLE

Steps:

• Cook asparagus in a saucepan of boiling water until bright green but still crisp, about 2 minutes. Transfer asparagus to ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
• Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour and stir until mixture becomes paste-like and light golden brown, about 2 minutes.
• Whisk milk into butter-flour mixture; bring to a simmer and cook until thick, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and cayenne pepper.
• Place milk mixture, garlic, and asparagus in a blender and puree until smooth.
• Pour asparagus mixture into a large bowl; stir in egg yolks and Cheddar cheese.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
• Generously butter 4 (6-ounce) ramekins
• Beat egg whites in a large glass or metal mixing bowl until soft peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites will form soft mounds rather than a sharp peak
• Stir half of egg whites into asparagus cheese mixture until just combined. Gently fold remaining egg whites into mixture.
• Fill prepared ramekins about 3/4 full and place on a baking sheet; bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes

ASPARAGUS AND SWISS CHEESE SOUFFLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Generously butter two 1 1/4-cup soufflé dishes or custard cups. Divide asparagus pieces between prepared dishes. Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan. Drizzle 3/4 teaspoon butter over asparagus in each dish. Reserve remaining butter in pan. Bake asparagus until just tender and beginning to brown, about 6 minutes. Maintain oven temperature. Meanwhile, add flour and mustard to remaining butter in pan and whisk until smooth paste forms. Set over medium heat and whisk 1 minute. Whisk milk and yolks to blend in small bowl; whisk into flour mixture. Cook until sauce thickens, whisking constantly, about 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat. Add grated cheese, salt and pepper and stir until cheese melts.
• Beat egg whites in medium bowl until stiff but not dry. Fold whites into warm cheese mixture in pan. Spoon all of soufflé batter over asparagus in dishes.
• Bake soufflés until puffed and golden, about 14 minutes. Serve immediately.

ASPARAGUS WITH CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, bring water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, garlic powder, lemon-pepper and salt until blended. Gradually stir in broth. Add the parsley, vinegar and dill., Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat to low; whisk in sour cream. Drain asparagus; arrange on a serving platter. Top with cream sauce.

ASPARAGUS SOUFFLE

Steps:

• Blend butter and flour, add milk gradually and cook slowly until thickened, stirring constantly.
• Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored, add asparagus and salt and add to sauce.
• Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into asparagus mixture, pour into greased casserole, set in pan of hot water and bake 325 deg. F about 45 minutes.

CREAM OF FRESH ASPARAGUS SOUP II

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine asparagus, chopped onion, and 1/2 cup chicken broth. Cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer uncovered until asparagus is tender, about 12 minutes. Process the mixture in a blender to puree the vegetables. Set aside.
• In the same saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Stir in the flour, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes. Whisk in the remaining chicken broth, and increase the heat to medium. Cook, stirring constantly until the mixture boils. Stir in the asparagus puree and the milk.
• Put the sour cream in a small bowl, and stir in a ladleful of the hot soup. Add the sour cream mixture and the lemon juice to the soup. Stir while heating the soup to serving temperature, but don't allow it to boil. Serve immediately.

CREAMY ASPARAGUS "SOUFFLE"

Steps:

• Reserve 6 asparagus tips for garnishing.
• Trim asparagus, remove the thorns and cut into pieces.
• Melt butter in a saucier or skillet and saute asparagus, including reserved tips, and shallots until tender.
• Remove tips for garnish and set aside.
• Whisk in flour and cook for 45-50 seconds.
• Add cream to pan, simmer for 5 minutes.
• Transfer to a blender or food processor, or use a stick blender in the saucier.
• Add eggs and seasonings, then puree mixture.
• Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary.
• Pour into 6 lightly buttered 1 cup ramekins.
• Stand ramekins in a water bath of boiling water in a baking pan (13 X 9).
• Bake at 325°F for 15 to 20 minutes or until slightly set.
• Place reserved tips on top of each souflle, pressing it in slightly.
• If planning to unmold these souflles, do not garnish until they are turned out of the ramekins.
• Continue baking for 10 to 15 more minutes, till just barely starting to brown at the edges. A thin knife blade should come out clean.
• Cool slightly.
• Serve hot or cold.
• These can be left in the ramekins, or unmolded.
• To unmold, let the souflles cool for 5 to 10 minutes, run a thin knife blade around the sides and turn out onto a plate or platter.
• Place the reserved asparagus tips on top of each souflle.