asparagus soup

How To Make asparagus soup

• Step 1
  STOCK *** Snap the lower end of the asparagus where they break easily when bent; rinse the ends well and roughly chop them into 1\" pieces.
• Step 2
  Combine the rest of the stock ingredients in a stock pot, bring to a boil, simmer 20-25 minutes, and then strain.
• Step 3
  SOUP *** Cut off the tips of the asparagus and set aside; Roughly chop the stems into 1\" pieces.
• Step 4
  Melt the butter in a soup pot, add the leeks, and cook over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring as needed.
• Step 5
  Add the asparagus stems, salt and parsley.
• Step 6
  Pour in 5 cups of the stock and bring to a boil; then simmer until asparagus is just tender, about 6 minutes.
• Step 7
  Blend the soup in a blender; return soup to pot, stir in cream, if using, and thin it with more stock if necessary.
• Step 8
  Season to taste with salt, pepper and lemon peel.
• Step 9
  In another pot, bring a few cups of water to a boil with a little salt; cook the asparagus tips 1 1/2 to 2 minutes until they are done.
• Step 10
  Add them to the soup and bring soup to a gentle simmer.
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