Creamy Potatoes And Asparagus Food

CREAMY POTATOES AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In 3-quart saucepan, heat broth to boiling over medium-high heat. Add potatoes; cook 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir together white sauce mix and milk.
• Pour sauce over potatoes. Add asparagus; stir gently to mix. Cover; simmer over low heat 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens and vegetables are crisp-tender.

CREAMY ASPARAGUS POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Combine potatoes, chicken broth, onion, salt, and nutmeg in a large pot.
• Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, until potatoes are just tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add asparagus and return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in heavy cream and cream cheese until melted, making sure soup does not boil any more.

CREAMY ASPARAGUS POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook 1 pound asparagus (trimmed, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces) in salted boiling water until crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to ice water to cool; drain. Add 1 pound quartered baby potatoes to the boiling water and cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes, then drain. Whisk 1/2 cup creme fraiche, 1/4 cup each chopped chervil and chives and 2 tablespoons each olive oil, white wine vinegar and chopped dill in a large bowl. Add the asparagus and potatoes; season with salt and pepper and toss. Refrigerate.

EASY POTATO ASPARAGUS SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large sauce pot, add onion and cook over medium heat until tender.
• Add flour and stir to coat onions.
• Add asparagus, milk, broth, potatoes, salt and pepper, increase heat to medium high and cook until thick and bubbling, stirring often.
• Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer, stirring ocassionaly, 10-12 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
• Add cheese, tomato and sour cream and simmer until cheese is melted.

ASPARAGUS-AND-POTATO GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Toss bread-crumbs with oil; season with salt and pepper. Place on a rimmed baking sheet and toast until crisp and just beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.
• Increase oven temperature to 475 degrees. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add asparagus. Return to a boil and cook until crisp-tender, 30 to 60 seconds. Transfer to a plate. Add potatoes to pot; cook until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain. Arrange potatoes in the bottom of an 8 1/2-by-11 1/2-inch or 2-quart baking dish (about 1 1/2 inches deep).
• Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour; cook until it has a slightly nutty aroma, about 30 seconds. Gradually (to avoid lumps) whisk in milk. Bring mixture to a boil and cook, whisking, until thickened slightly, about 1 minute. Remove from heat; add both cheeses and whisk until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
• Pour half of sauce over potatoes. Arrange prosciutto and half of asparagus on top. Drizzle with remaining sauce. Top with remaining asparagus, then bread-crumbs. (Dish can be made to this point and refrigerated in an airtight container up to 1 day; add 10 minutes to baking time.) Bake until bubbling around edges, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool slightly; serve, sprinkled with more Pecorino and chive blossoms.

TURKEY LEFTOVER CREAMY POTATO AND ASPARAGUS SOUP

Steps:

• Dice the potatoes and microwave for 2-3 minutes with a little water just enough that fork can slide out.
• Combine first 7 ingredients and mix well.
• If using fresh onion saute in butter and then add turkey mixture. Stir on medium high for 1 minute and then add asparagus till color begins to change.
• In sauce pan add milk, potato flakes,half and half, and the chicken soup granules, stir in turkey mixture and simmer on low till soup thickens.
• If soup mixture is not thick enough add a bit more flakes or less depending on your taste.

QUICK AND EASY CREAMY ASPARAGUS POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Place asparagus, potatoes, thyme and garlic powder in food processor or blender (in batches if needed); process until smooth.
• Pour into medium saucepan, add broth.
• Bring to a boil.
• Stir in milk; heat through. (do not boil).
• Season with salt and pepper to taste, if desired.
• Serve hot or cold.
• Thin with additional milk or water, if desired.

POTATO-ASPARAGUS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F Spread oil over the bottom of a medium-size baking dish.
• Arrange potatoes in layers in the baking dish, seasoning each layer with some of the salt and pepper. Scatter onions and asparagus pieces over the potatoes and season with the remaining salt and pepper.
• Dot with pieces of butter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 60 to 70 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.
• Tear cheese slices into pieces; place on top and allow to melt.

POTATO ASPARAGUS BAKE

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, cut the tips off asparagus spears; set aside for garnish. Cut stalks into 1-in. pieces; place in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 18-20 minutes or until tender. Drain asparagus and place in a food processor or blender. Cover and process until pureed; set aside. Drain potatoes; mash and set aside., In a large saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter; whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in asparagus pieced, mashed potatoes, salt and pepper. Transfer to a greased shallow 1-1/2 quart baking dish. Top with reserved asparagus tips., Melt remaining butter; lightly brush some over top. Toss bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and remaining butter; sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned.

ASPARAGUS POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan or soup kettle, combine the potatoes, asparagus, onion, celery, bouillon and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in the butter., In a bowl, combine flour, cream, milk, salt and pepper until smooth; add to the vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Garnish with bacon and cheese.

CREAMY ASPARAGUS, LEEK AND POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Cut leeks in half lengthwise, wash and thinly slice.
• In large pan lightly sauté leeks in butter. Add potatoes. Saute for about 3 minutes.
• Add asparagus, chicken stock, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
• Lower heat and simmer gently for about 20-30 minutes, until all vegetables are soft. Put contents in blender or processor and purée.
• Add evaporated milk (or cream) and adjust salt and pepper for seasoning. (Also adjust the consistency of the soup, adding a little more of chicken stock if it is too thick).
• Serve warm with garlic or herb flavored crutons, or toasted bread slices.