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Creamy Asparagus Soup

When someone says a creamy soup, usually a mushroom or broccoli comes to mind. Then you must add another soup to your list of creamy soups. This one is made with asparagus.

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Main ingredientsAsparagus, Olive oil, Butter, Bay leaves, Garlic, White onions, Vegetable stock, Fresh cream, Parmesan shavings, Crushed black peppercorns
CuisineFusion
CourseSoup
Prep time10-15 minutes
Cook time20-25 minutes
Serve4
TasteMild
Level of cookingEasy
OthersVegetarian

Ingredients

  • 30-40 asparagus stalks
  • Boiled asparagus spears for garnish
  • 4 teaspoons olive oil
  • 4 teaspoons butter
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 teaspoons chopped garlic
  • 2 medium white onions, chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • 6 cups vegetable stock
  • 4 tablespoons fresh cream + to drizzle
  • Parmesan shavings for garnish
  • Crushed black peppercorns to sprinkle

Method

  1. Chop asparagus roughly.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a deep pan, add bay leaf and garlic, mix and sauté for 30 seconds. Add onions, mix and sauté till translucent.
  3. Add chopped asparagus and mix well. Add salt, mix and sauté for 1 minute.
  4. Add vegetable stock and mix well and cook for 10-15 minutes.
  5. Grind with a hand blender to fine mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes more. Discard the bay leaves.
  6. Add fresh cream and mix well.
  7. Transfer into a serving bowl, drizzle fresh cream, garnish with parmesan shavings and boiled asparagus, sprinkle crushed peppercorns and serve hot.
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