Receta Creamy Asparagus Soup: Lunch For Two
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh asparagus, cut into 1 inch lengths
- 2 Tbs butter
- 1/2 onion, finely diced
- 1 tsp fresh marjoram, minced
- 2 cups chicken stock
- salt, to taste
- 1 hearty splash cream
- 1 tsp chives, minced
Instructions
In your soup pot over a medium flame add the butter and onions. Cook until the onions are translucent, about 3 minutes.Add the diced asparagus, marjoram and chicken stock. Once it comes back up to a boil cook for 6 - 8 minutes, until the asparagus is tender. Turn off the heat.Add in your splash of cream and then use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. You can also do this using a counter top blender. Taste the soup and adjust the salt if needed. Blend one last time.Pour the hot soup into your bowls and garnish with the chives. Homemade croutons go great as well. Enjoy!
Details
Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 20 mins Yield: 2 main dish servings, 4 appetizers