Fresh Asparagus Blender Soup
User Reviews
3.5
Fresh Asparagus Blender Soup
Description
Fresh Asparagus Blender Soup uses roughly chopped asparagus combined with chicken broth, fresh lemon juice, grated Parmesan cheese, and heavy cream or a creamy substitute. All ingredients except the salt and pepper are blended until smooth, resulting in a creamy, pureed texture highlighting the asparagus's natural taste.
The lemon juice adds brightness, balancing the richness of the cream and the umami from Parmesan. The option to use raw, lightly steamed, or grilled asparagus alters the flavor subtly. Seasoning with freshly cracked salt and pepper adjusts the seasoning precisely.
This soup can be served chilled after refrigeration for at least an hour, offering a refreshing option, or warmed by blending longer until steaming hot for a comforting dish. It requires minimal preparation and cooks, suitable as an appetizer or light meal.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound asparagus rough chopped (I used raw, but they can be lightly steamed or grilled, too, trimmed stalks
- 1 cup broth I used chicken
- 2 tsp lemon juice fresh
- 1 Tbsp Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1/4 cup heavy cream creme fraiche, sour cream, or yogurt
- salt fresh cracked, to taste
- black pepper fresh cracked, to taste
Instructions
- Put everything except the salt and pepper into the blender and blend until smoothly pureed. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- If you would like a hot soup, let the blender go for several minutes until steaming hot.
- Taste to adjust the seasonings.
- For a cold soup, chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.5
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