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Cream of Asparagus Soup Recipe | |
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Ingredients:
1/2 cup sour cream1 cup heavy cream 1 pound asparagus, green part only, cut into 1-to2-inch lenghts 4 cups chicken broth 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup milk Salt and pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground mace
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, place the sour cream and stir in the heavy cream. Cover and let rest at room temperature.2. In a kettle over medium high heat, place the chicken broth and the asparagus pieces. Bring to a boil, cover, lower heat, and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until asparagus is tender. Puree in a blender or food processor, 2 cups at a time, or press through a sieve. 3. In the kettle over medium low heat, melt the butter and stir in the flour. Beating constantly, add the asparagus puree and cook, stirring until bubbly, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in milk. Stir combined creams into the soup, add salt and pepper, to taste, and mace, and heat to just below boiling. To serve: Ladle into soup bowls. Yield: 4 to 6 servings.
To make ahead: The basic soup, without the cream, may be made hours or days ahead. It stores and freezes well.
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