I asked my children if they would like to try asparagus soup. I know they like asparagus but I wasn't sure if they wanted it as their meal. To my surprise, my children said yes. Since it is the month of Halloween, I figured I should give it a cool name. My children liked it. The soup had a stronger smell than it tasted. The soup was pretty mild in taste.
Asparagus Soup aka Swamp Alien Soup
2 lbs asparagus, trimmed off the woody ends
3 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 onion, chopped
3 celery stalks, chopped
3 cloves of garlic
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
6 cups reduced sodium chicken stock
1 cup evaporated 2% milk
2 tsp lemon juice
Sprinkle of Parmesan for topping
Directions:
One year ago........................I made Sauerbraten.
Two years ago.....................I made Easy Burger.
Did you already know..........
-The Ancient Greeks grew asparagus.
-Purple asparagus will turn green after being cooked.
-White asparagus is green asparagus but grown underground.
Asparagus Soup aka Swamp Alien Soup
2 lbs asparagus, trimmed off the woody ends
3 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 onion, chopped
3 celery stalks, chopped
3 cloves of garlic
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
6 cups reduced sodium chicken stock
1 cup evaporated 2% milk
2 tsp lemon juice
Sprinkle of Parmesan for topping
Directions:
- Cut the asparagus tips off and set aside.
- The remaining asparagus cut into 1/2 inch pieces.
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the onion and celery. Cook for about 3 minuts.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minutes.
- Add the asparagus, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken stock and simmer for 20 minutes covered.
- In a smaller pot, bring water to a boil. Add the asparagus tips and blanch for 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a blender, puree the soup in batches.
- Return the pureed soup to the large pot and add the evaporated milk and lemon juice.
- Cook over low heat just to warm and not simmer.
- Serve the soup hot with the asparagus tips and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.
One year ago........................I made Sauerbraten.
Two years ago.....................I made Easy Burger.
Did you already know..........
-The Ancient Greeks grew asparagus.
-Purple asparagus will turn green after being cooked.
-White asparagus is green asparagus but grown underground.
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