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
CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Saute 1 chopped onion, 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon fresh thyme in 2 tablespoons butter in a large pot over medium-high heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Add 2 pounds asparagus (trimmed and chopped), 1 1/2 cups each water and chicken broth and a big pinch of salt. Simmer until tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Working in batches, puree in a blender. Return to the pot, whisk in 1/2 cup crème fraiche and warm through (do not boil). Season with salt and pepper. Top with more creme fraiche and chopped chives.
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