CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Cream of Asparagus Soup Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by davidv

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 Tbsp butter
2 lbs asparagus, stem ends removed and cut into 2" pieces
1 cup medium-diced onions
1/2 cup small-diced celery
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Idaho potatoes, peeled and medium-diced
2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
4 cups chicken stock
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup half and half
1/4 cup crème fraîche
1 Tbsp milk

Steps:

Melt the butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and garlic and sauté until the onion is translucent, 5-8 minutes. Add the asparagus, potatoes, thyme, chicken stock, salt, and pepper to the pot. Bring everything to a simmer and cook until the potatoes and asparagus are tender, about 5 minutes, being careful not to overcook. Pour the soup into a blender and blend until smooth. Stir in the half and half and then divide the soup among individual serving bowls. Combine the crème fraîche and milk in a small bowl and drizzle over the soup in each bowl.