ASPARAGUS SOUP WITH LEMON CREME FRAICHE

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Make and share this Asparagus Soup With Lemon Creme Fraiche recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mamatosk

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons butter
1 cup sliced shallot
2 lbs asparagus, trimmed, cut into 2 inch lengths
2 teaspoons ground coriander
28 ounces vegetable broth
1/4 cup creme fraiche or 1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon finley grated lemon peel

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add shallots; saute until soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Add asparagus and corander; stir 1 minute.
  • Add broth; simmer until asparagus is tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Cool slightly.
  • Either work in batches and puree soup in blender or use and immersion blender in same pot.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Stir creme fraiche, lemon juice and lemon peel in small bowl.
  • Ladle soup into bowls, top with dollop of lemon creme fraiche.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.5, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 33.9, Sodium 96, Carbohydrate 11.3, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 2, Protein 4.7

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