Cream of Asparagus Soup

Name: Cream of Asparagus Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. butter; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 900 g asparagus, ends trimmed, cut into 1" pieces; salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 480 mL chicken stock; 120 mL double cream, plus more for garnish; Freshly chopped chives, for garnish; Freshly chopped dill, for garnish

By Delish EditorsPublished: 22 August 2019

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Spring is upon us, and asparagus season has arrived. If you're a big fan of this vegetable, no doubt you already love to roast it until the tips are crunchy for the ultimate flavour payoff.

For another way to cook asparagus, give this creamy soup a taste: We marry it with a touch of butter and some garlic to soften the grassy notes, simmer it with stock until tender, then blend it until smooth with a healthy dose of cream. What results is a beautiful, soothing green soup that's rich enough to be a light meal or a satisfying starter. It can be served hot, straight off the stove, or cold (if you manage to have any left over). Cheers to spring, and cheers to soup!

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Yields:: 4 serving(s)
Prep Time:: 15 mins
Total Time:: 40 mins

Ingredients

2 tbsp.
butter
1
clove garlic, crushed
900 g
asparagus, ends trimmed, cut into 1" pieces
salt
Freshly ground black pepper
480 ml
chicken stock
120 ml
double cream, plus more for garnish
Freshly chopped chives, for garnish
Freshly chopped dill, for garnish

Directions

1. Step 1In a heavy pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add asparagus, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden, 5 minutes. Add stock and simmer, covered, until asparagus is very tender but still green, 10 to 15 minutes.
2. Step 2Using an immersion or regular blender, puree soup. If using a regular blender, be sure to stop and remove lid a few times to avoid overheating the soup. Return to pot, stir in cream, then warm over low heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Step 3Garnish with more cream and herbs.