Best Smoked Asparagus Soup Recipes

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SIMPLE SMOKED ASPARAGUS



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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

1 pound thick asparagus spears, trimmed
½ tablespoon olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste

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



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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

1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
6 cups whole milk
4 cups cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces), cooked and drained or 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen cut asparagus, thawed
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
4 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Croutons and additional shredded cheddar cheese, optional

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



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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

1-1/2 cups cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)
1 medium carrot, julienned
2 tablespoons butter
3 small onions, quartered
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1 jar (2-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 cup half-and-half cream
Salt and pepper to taste
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional
Chopped fresh parsley, optional

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



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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

2 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, sliced thin
2 tablespoons lemon juice
salt to taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 ½ pounds asparagus, trimmed

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



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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

3 tablespoons olive oil
10 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced (or 1/2 pound white mushrooms)
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 large onion, chopped
1 quart water
1 quart chicken broth
1/3 cup long grain rice
2 lbs asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces

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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