Asparagus-lemon Soup
photo by Rita1652
- Ready In:
- 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 1 1⁄4 lbs fresh asparagus, trimmed and chopped
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup white wine
- 1⁄2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 pinch white pepper, to taste
- 3⁄4 cup whipping cream
directions
- In a large pot, combine the asparagus, celery, onion and garlic with the chicken broth and - over a high heat - bring to the boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, then allow to cool slightly.
- Process in a blender or food processor until smooth.
- If serving hot, return to the pot, stir in the remaining ingredients until well-combined and heat the soup until warm. Do not allow it to come to the boil.
- If serving cold, transfer to a serving dish, stir in the remaining ingredients until well-combined.
- Serve with warm crusty rolls.
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Reviews
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First of all I sauteed the onion, cut the celery to 2 stalks in olive oil until onions were translucent. Then added garlic and asparagus and continued sauteeing for 5 more minutes. Then added 1/2 cup of wine. Burned off the alcohol sauteing for about 2 minutes. Before adding stalks of asparagus I chopped off heads and microwaved in plastic bag to add at the end. Simmered until asparagus very mushy and then blended. Added 1/2 and 1/2 then lemon and asparagus tips. Thanks for all the reviews that helped make the recipe even better!
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