Asparagus Soup
Serves: 6
Fatima Kris
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
45
Spice
47
Sweetness
50
Sourness
41
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.8
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
Peel and trim the asparagus, reserving the trimmings
2
In a large saucepan bring stock or broth to a simmer, add trimmings and let stand 15 minutes
3
Rinse spears, pat dry and cut into 1 1/2 pieces, reserving tips
4
Strain stock or broth into a large saucepan and add the asparagus stalks, shallot, potato and salt and pepper to taste
5
Bring the liquid to a boil over high heat and simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 25 minutes, or until asparagus is tender
6
Meanwhile, in a saucepan of boiling salted water blanch the asparagus tips until just tender, drain and refresh
7
In a food processor or blender puree the soup in batches until smooth,correct seasoning and return to saucepan
8
Heat until hot
9
To serve: ladle soup into bowls and garnish with reserved asparagus tips,yogurt, lemon peel and dill