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FRESH ASPARAGUS SOUP



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A creamy asparagus soup accented with yogurt, lemon, and Parmesan cheese. Everyone loves it! You can substitute soy products to make this recipe vegan.

Provided by Nanook

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound fresh asparagus
¾ cup chopped onion
½ cup vegetable broth
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 ¼ cups vegetable broth
1 cup soy milk
½ cup yogurt
1 teaspoon lemon juice
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place asparagus and onion in a saucepan with 1/2 cup vegetable broth. Bring the broth to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer until the vegetables are tender.
  • Reserve a few asparagus tips for garnish. Place remaining vegetable mixture in an electric blender and puree until smooth.
  • Melt butter in the pan that was used for simmering the asparagus and onions. Stir while sprinkling flour, salt, and pepper into the butter. Do not let the flour brown. Allow the mixture to cook only 2 minutes. Stir in remaining 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth and increase the heat. Continue stirring until the mixture comes to a boil.
  • Stir the vegetable puree and milk into the saucepan. Whisk yogurt into the mixture, followed by lemon juice. Stir until heated through, then ladle into bowls. Garnish with reserved asparagus tips. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 966.8 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

FRESH ASPARAGUS SOUP



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We have a large asparagus patch and are able to freeze a lot for the year. My recipe highlights the flavor of the vegetable and is very easy to make. -Sherri Melotik, Oak Creek, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 teaspoon canola oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 5 cups)
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
2-1/2 cups fat-free milk, divided
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons white wine
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Minced fresh chives, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add asparagus and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or until asparagus is tender. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Transfer to a blender; cover and process until smooth., In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons flour and 1/4 cup milk until smooth; set aside. In same saucepan, heat butter over medium heat. Stir in seasonings and remaining flour until smooth; cook and stir 45-60 seconds or until light golden brown. Gradually whisk in cream, remaining milk and reserved flour mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in wine, lemon juice and asparagus mixture; heat through. If desired, top each serving with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 585mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CREAMY FRESH ASPARAGUS SOUP



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Tangy lemon and sweet tarragon give this creamy asparagus soup a springtime flavor you'll savor and share. -Stacy Mullens, Gresham, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 large sweet onion, coarsely chopped (about 2 cups)
1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add asparagus and onion; cook and stir 10-12 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender., Add broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 6-8 minutes or until asparagus is tender. Remove soup from heat; cool slightly. Stir in lemon juice, tarragon, salt and pepper., Process in batches in a blender until smooth. Serve with yogurt and lemon zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 720mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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!

CREAM OF FRESH ASPARAGUS SOUP II



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There's nothing like fresh asparagus when it's in season - take advantage!

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
½ cup chopped onion
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 cup milk
½ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.6 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Cholesterol 35.1 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 1100.8 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

ASPARAGUS VELOUTE, FRESH GOAT CHEESE AND EVOO SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Vegetable

Yield 4 bowls

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 Tbs extra virgin olive oil
1 pound pencil green asparagus, trimmed from the bottom, halved lengthwise and finely chopped
1/2 small white onion, chopped
salt & pepper
3 cups chicken stock
2 cups tightly packed baby spinach
4 teaspoons chopped chives
1 Tbs extra virgin olive oil
4 oz soft young goat cheese
1/4 cup plus 2 Tbs heavy cream
2 Tbs cold butter cut into pieces
Fleur de sel, preferably from Guerande, Brittany

Steps:

  • For the Veloute: Heat olive oil in heavy pot over med-hi heat, ~2 min. Put 1/4 cup of asparagus in fridge, covered until ready to serve. Put remaining asparagus & onions in pot, reduce heat to med-low --> salt and pepper --> sweat for 5 minutes, stirring occassionally. Add chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce to med-low and simmer 15 min. Add spinach leaves and simmer another 2 minutes. Working in 2 batches, puree soup until smooth. Pass through seive into large metal bowl. Coll bowl of puree quickly in an ice bath to keep its nice green color. Can stop here, cover and refrigerate if using another day. For goat cheese: Fold chives, oil into cheese and season with black pepper. Set aside To serve: Bring veloute to a boil over med-hi heat. Add cream and butter, whisking until butter melts. Season to taste. Divide soup into 4 bowls. Put 2 Tbs of goat cheese in the center of each bowl. Sprinkle soup with 1 Tbs of reserved diced asparagus and some fleur de sel. Drizzle with olive oil and serve immediately.

CREAM OF FRESH ASPARAGUS SOUP



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This a an extremely delicious and easy soup. I am posting many other vegetable soups using this same technique - only the vegetables and seasonings change.

Provided by NannyMarvel

Categories     Vegetable

Time 23m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 cups asparagus, chopped
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon ground mace
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine the chicken broth, chopped onion, asparagus, lemon juice and ground mace. Bring mixture to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8 minutes or until vegetable is tender.
  • Place half of the vegetable mixture in a blender or food processor. Cover and blend 30 to 60 seconds or till smooth. Take care when blending hot liquids. Pour into bowl. Repeat with remaining vegetable mixture; set all aside.
  • In the same saucepan, melt the butter or margarine. Whisk in flour, salt and pepper. Add the milk all at once, whisking till smooth. Cook and stir till mixture is thickened and bubbly. Stir in the blended vegetable mixture. Cook and stir till soup is heated through. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.4, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 31.7, Sodium 493.8, Carbohydrate 16, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 3.1, Protein 8.8

CREAM OF FRESH ASPARAGUS SOUP II



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Leafy Green

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces (cut off ends to avoid stringy pieces in soup)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 cup milk
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

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.

FRESH ASPARAGUS SOUP



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I haven't tried this yet, but it came to my inbox today and I wanted to share it. It looks like a creamy and delicious soup, and I didn't even have to modify much to make it dairy-free. I love the additions of yogurt, lemon, and parmesan cheese! It's from Nanook at Allrecipes.com.

Provided by Kree6528

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb fresh asparagus
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup vegetable broth
1 tablespoon soy margarine or 1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 1/4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup plain soymilk or 1 cup milk
1/2 cup plain soy yogurt or 1/2 cup yogurt
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 cup grated vegan parmesan cheese or 1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place asparagus and onion in a saucepan with 1/2 cup vegetable broth.
  • Bring the broth to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer until the vegetables are tender.
  • Reserve a few asparagus tips for garnish; place remaining vegetable mixture in an electric blender and puree until smooth.
  • Melt margarine in the pan that was used for simmering the asparagus and onions.
  • Stir while sprinkling flour, salt, and pepper into the margarine; do not let the flour brown.
  • Allow the mixture to cook only 2 minutes.
  • Stir in remaining 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth and increase the heat; continue stirring until the mixture comes to a boil.
  • Stir the vegetable puree and soy milk into the saucepan; whisk soy yogurt into the mixture, followed by lemon juice.
  • Stir until heated through, then ladle into bowls.
  • Garnish with reserved asparagus tips; sprinkle with Parmesan soy cheese if desired.
  • Note: Some reviewers also recommended using vanilla soy milk and/or yogurt if you like your soups sweet!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.5, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 656.4, Carbohydrate 13.5, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 3.8, Protein 6

CREAM OF FRESH ASPARAGUS SOUP I



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What a great way to use that spring-fresh asparagus!

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ pounds fresh asparagus
1 ½ cups chopped onion
6 tablespoons butter
1 pinch salt
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups water
4 cups hot milk
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground white pepper
2 tablespoons tamari

Steps:

  • Break off and discard tough asparagus bottoms. Break off tips; set aside. Coarsely chop stalks.
  • Cook in skillet over medium heat with onion in butter, salting lightly, for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • When onions are clear, sprinkle with flour. Continue to stir over lowest possible heat 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Slowly add water or stock, stirring constantly. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened. Cool slightly.
  • In blender, puree sauce bit-by-bit with milk until thoroughly smooth.
  • Return puree to 3-quart pan, preferably a double boiler. Add dill, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, and tamari. Heat gently but don't boil.
  • As soup heats, cook asparagus tips in boiling water until tender, but still very green, about 2 minutes; drain. Add whole pieces to soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 43.5 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 875.6 mg, Sugar 11.5 g

FRESH CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP FROM THE FARM



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If you look very closely, you will see the tops of the asparagus just starting to poke their heads right up through the sandy ground. For my whole life, as long as I can remember, we have had asparagus on the farm. Such a simple vegetable, such a thoroughly tasty vegetable. Sometimes, children don't really like it, sometimes they do. My children didn't care for this vegetable as they were growing up. It might be because their Grandfather gave them the "chore" of hand picking the weeds out of the asparagus patch. But now that they are grown and have families of their own they can bring friends by and family and say, "I used to weed that garden, and we had the best asparagus on our country road." Well time has moved along, and we still have the asparagus patch. And does it make the best soup around? Well, yes indeedy ...just ask Bryan and Mike.

Provided by Andi Longmeadow Farm

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup onion, minced
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1/2 cup long grain rice
1 tablespoon butter (optional)
1 bunch fresh asparagus (can use 8 ounce pkg. frozen)
4 cups broth (chicken or vegetable)
1/8 teaspoon seasoning salt (optional)
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper (I use white pepper)
1 tablespoon cream (or 1 tablespoon unsweetened soymilk or milk)
1 pinch saffron (optional)
12 croutons, 3-4 per bowl
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a dutch oven, saute onion and garlic in 1 tablespoon of oil until softened.
  • Add rice and brown for 30 seconds.
  • Add asparagus, and saute' for 2/3 minutes, adding broth and warm until comes to boil. Add all seasonings, but not topping.
  • Cover and cook this mixture, (in low/medium) for 20 minutes, or until rice has softened.
  • Blend mixture (reserve 1/4 cup of rice, asparagus mixture in pot) until blended and smooth.
  • Add blended mixture back into pot and warm, adding cream at end, stir gently.
  • Ladle into soup bowls, add topping as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 9, Sodium 1231.7, Carbohydrate 47.4, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 4, Protein 7.5

FRESH ASPARAGUS SOUP



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Categories     Cheese     Vegetable     Yogurt     Soup/Stew

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound fresh asparagus
3/4 cup onion, chopped
1 3/4 cups (divided) vegetable broth
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 cup soy milk
1/2 cup yogurt
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Place asparagus and onion in a saucepan with 1/2 cup vegetable broth. Bring the broth to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer until the vegetables are tender
  • Reserve a few asparagus tips for garnish. Place remaining vegetable mixture in an electric blender and puree until smooth.
  • Melt butter in the pan that was used for simmering the asparagus and onions. Stir while sprinkling flour, salt, and pepper into the butter. Do not let the flour brown. Allow the mixture to cook only 2 minutes. Stir in remaining 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth and increase the heat. Continue stirring until the mixture comes to a boil.
  • Stir the vegetable puree and milk into the saucepan. Whisk yogurt into the mixture, followed by lemon juice. Stir until heated through, then ladle into bowls.
  • Garnish with reserved asparagus tips. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.

FRESH ASPARAGUS SOUP RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by á-90

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs. fresh asparagus, diced
12 slices turkey bacon, diced
1 medium onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 32 oz chicken broth
1 Tb olive oil
1/8 tsp white pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dill weed

Steps:

  • Saute turkey bacon on medium heat about 10 minutes. Add onion and garlic and continue to cook until tender. Remove from heat. Microwave asparagus until tender, about 8 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of asparagus. Blend remaining asparagus with chicken broth in blender. Heat asparagus/broth mixture with bacon and onions in a soup pot. Add pepper and salt and simmer for 1/2 hour, stirring occasionally. Add reserved asparagus pieces and heat for 1 minute. (At this point, soup may be frozen. Just add milk when heating.) Add milk and continue to heat just until hot (not boiling).

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