Asparagus And Spinach Soup With Chives Food

PUREED ASPARAGUS SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan combine the asparagus, shallot, potatoes, vegetable broth, mint and lemon zest.
• Bring them to a boil over medium-high heat.
• Cover, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the potatoes are tender enough to puree, about 20 minutes.
• Puree the soup with an immersion blender, or in a food processor.
• If using a food processor, transfer the soup back to the saucepan.
• Heat the soup to warm it through.
• Season with salt and pepper and garnish each serving with a sprinkle of chives and scallion greens.

FRESH ASPARAGUS SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add asparagus and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or until asparagus is tender. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Transfer to a blender; cover and process until smooth., In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons flour and 1/4 cup milk until smooth; set aside. In same saucepan, heat butter over medium heat. Stir in seasonings and remaining flour until smooth; cook and stir 45-60 seconds or until light golden brown. Gradually whisk in cream, remaining milk and reserved flour mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in wine, lemon juice and asparagus mixture; heat through. If desired, top each serving with chives.

EXTRA EASY HEALTHY CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP

Steps:

• Throw everything except the sour cream and chives into a sauce pot.
• Cover with water if necessary and cook over medium heat for about 30 minutes until the asparagus and potatoes are fork tender.
• Ladle the mixture into your blender- I do it in several batches to be safe.
• Reheat in the microwave as needed and top with sour cream and chives or whatever is in your pantry!