SIMPLE SMOKED ASPARAGUS
A simple vegetable side dish to pair with your meat while you already have the smoker fired up. I've tried several different flavor combos but have found that olive oil, salt, and pepper work best with asparagus. Serve with lemon wedges if desired.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat the smoker to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Add wood chips according to manufacturer's directions.
- Place asparagus inside a disposable foil pan. Drizzle oil, salt, and pepper over the top. Toss to coat.
- Place the pan on the smoker rack and smoke for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 37.6 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Fat 1.8 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 2.3 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
ASPARAGUS CHEESE SOUP
Thyme has a sweet, savory flavor that really enhances a variety of dishes, including this creamy soup.-Elizabeth Montgomery, Allston, MA
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add asparagus and heat through. Add the cheese, thyme and nutmeg. Cook until cheese is melted, stirring frequently (do not boil). Garnish with croutons and additional cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 24g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 994mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
CREAMY HAM AND ASPARAGUS SOUP
Like most country cooks, I often bake a large ham so that I can use leftovers in tasty dishes like this. Fresh asparagus is wonderful in this soup's creamy broth.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place asparagus in a large saucepan with enough water to cover; cook until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside. , In a large heavy saucepan, saute carrot in butter for 3-5 minutes; add onions and saute 2 minutes longer or until tender. Stir in flour; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Add broth, ham, mushrooms and reserved asparagus. Reduce heat; add cream. Heat through but do not boil. Add salt and pepper. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 881mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
SMOKED ASPARAGUS
Love smoked foods? Love asparagus? I experimented while smoking a turkey breast and came up with this mild but flavorful asparagus and garlic dish made originally in an iron skillet on the top of the smoker. If you like asparagus, you will love this! So far, everyone has enjoyed it. I hope you do, too.
Provided by Melissa Morgan
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus
Time 1h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the charcoal into the bottom pan of the smoker. Light the coals and wait for the temperature of the smoker to come to 240 degrees F (115 degrees C).
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan, stir in the garlic and cook over low heat until just tender. Remove from the heat and mix in the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Arrange the onions in the bottom of a large cast iron skillet or heat-resistant glass container. Spread asparagus spears over the onions. Drizzle the butter and garlic mixture over the asparagus. Place the uncovered skillet or baking dish on the top grate of the preheated smoker.
- Close the smoker and cook the asparagus until tender, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.2 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 42.7 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
CREAMY ASPARAGUS SOUP WITH MUSHROOMS
This is from one of my Food and Wine cookbooks. It is very easy to make and freezes well. Feel free to omit the mushrooms if you want. Make a big batch of this when asparagus is in season and freeze individual servings of it. YUM!
Provided by dicentra
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large pot, heat 2 T oil over moderate heat. Add the mushrooms, ¼ t salt and the pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are golden; about 5 minutes.
- Remove the mushrooms and set aside. Reduce the heat to low and add another tablespoon of oil to the pot.
- Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent; about 5 minutes.
- Add the water, broth, rice, and the remaining salt to the pot. Bring to a boil.
- Continue boiling for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the asparagus. Cook until tender; about 5 minutes.
- Using a hand blender or food processor, puree the soup until smooth.
- Return the soup to the pot and add the reserved mushrooms.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.8, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 1967.5, Carbohydrate 36.6, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 8.2, Protein 12.9
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