cream of asparagus

Name: CREAM of ASPARAGUS
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Canadian
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) asparagus, ends trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (keep the tips for garnish); 2 tablespoon(s) butter; 1 cup(s) yellow onions, finely chopped; 1 large clove garlic, pressed; 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground himalayan sea salt, or more to taste; 1 teaspoon(s) freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns); 2 cup(s) low-sodium chicken broth; 1/4 teaspoon(s) mild paprika; 1 tablespoon(s) freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1/2 cup(s) 35% heavy cream, plus for garnish

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Francine Lizotte

Surrey South, BC

Updated on Aug 17, 2021

What a nice way to enjoy this incredible vegetable! Smooth and flavorful, this can be enjoyed all year round.

Rate

prep time 5 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 servings

Ingredients

1 pound asparagus, ends trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (keep the tips for garnish)
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup yellow onions, finely chopped
1 large clove garlic, pressed
1/2 teaspoon ground himalayan sea salt, or more to taste
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon mild paprika
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup 35% heavy cream, plus for garnish

How To Make cream of asparagus

Step 1

In a heavy bottom pot over medium heat, melt butter. When it sizzles, add onions and sauté for 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add asparagus, season with salt and pepper; cook for 5 minutes.

Step 2

Pour in broth and add paprika. Increase the heat to high, bring the mixture to a broil before reducing to medium; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
Step 3

Using an immersion or a regular blender, process until the mixture is smooth. If using a regular blender, work in batches and place a towel on the lid to prevent from overflowing.
Step 4

When the mixture is smooth, return the soup to the pot. Add lemon juice, stir well and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
Step 5

Add heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 6

Let it simmer if serving the soup hot otherwise transfer to a bowl, cover and chill for a few hours.
Step 7

When time to serve, drizzle with heavy cream and place steamed asparagus tips on top.
Step 8

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