Asparagus Soup Spargelsuppe Recipes

ASPARAGUS SOUP (SPARGELSUPPE)

Steps:

• Scrape asparagus stalks to remove tough portion and cut into bite-size pieces.
• Place in boiling salted water with a pinch of sugar.
• Simmer gently for 20 minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir in cream.
• Blend in lightly beaten egg yolks.
• Season with pepper, add lemon juice and white wine.
• Fry diced ham in butter till crisp. Sprinkle on top.
• Serve at once.

SPARGELCREMESUPPE (CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP)

Steps:

• Trim, peel, and cut the asparagus into 1" pieces.
• Steam the asparagus for about ten minutes.
• Remove the asparagus and save the asparagus water to either make the chicken broth or to use in the soup and omit the chicken broth.
• In a large pot, melt the butter.
• Add the steamed asparagus and oregano. Cook in the butter for a few minutes.
• Add the flour to the asparagus, stir, then add the chicken broth or asparagus water.
• Stir again.
• Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until the asparagus is soft.
• Remove from heat and blend until smooth.
• Stir in the milk or cream, then reheat but do not let the mixture boil. Season with salt and pepper.

ASPARAGUS SOUP

Steps:

• Microwave onion and butter on HIGH for 2 minutes. Add asparagus, vegetable broth, garlic powder and white pepper. Microwave, covered, on HIGH for 10 to 12 minutes. Puree in blender.
• Return mixture to microwave safe dish, stir in milk and microwave until heated through.