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:

450 g

Asparagus

6 cups

Chicken Stock

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