Lemon Asparagus Chicken Campbell Soup Company Recipes

CHICKEN, ASPARAGUS AND LEMON SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the onion and fry very gently until transparent, about 5 minutes.
• Add the chicken pieces to the pan and cook over a fairly high heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring all the time.
• Add the chicken stock, lemon zest ONLY (juice will be added later) and thyme to the pan and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, blanch the asparagus in boiling water for 1-2 minutes. Remove and plunge into ice water. (Save some of the small tips for garnish if you wish).
• Add the asparagus and the basil leaves to the pan, cover and simmer 30 minutes until the asparagus is well cooked.
• Allow the mixture to cool about 15 minutes, then process in a blender or food processor until very smooth. Poor back into the pan.
• Beat the egg yolk with a little of the cream, strain into a small bowl, add a little of the soup and mix thoroughly. Add to the soup with the lemon juice and the rest of the cream. Allow to warm through gently, being careful not to let it boil.
• Serve the soup garnished with a few of the reserved asparagus tips and a sprig of fresh basil.

LEMON ASPARAGUS CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oil in a skillet.
• Add chicken and cook until browned.
• Add soup, milk, lemon juice and pepper.
• Boil.
• Cover and cook on low heat for 5 minutes till done.
• Garnish with lemon slices if desired.

ASPARAGUS-LEMON SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot, combine the asparagus, celery, onion and garlic with the chicken broth and - over a high heat - bring to the boil.
• Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, then allow to cool slightly.
• Process in a blender or food processor until smooth.
• If serving hot, return to the pot, stir in the remaining ingredients until well-combined and heat the soup until warm. Do not allow it to come to the boil.
• If serving cold, transfer to a serving dish, stir in the remaining ingredients until well-combined.
• Serve with warm crusty rolls.

LEMON ASPARAGUS SOUP

Steps:

• In a 2-qt. saucepan, saute the onion and celery in butter until tender. Combine cornstarch and water; stir into the saucepan with bouillon. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Add asparagus. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until asparagus is crisp-tender, about 3-4 minutes. , Stir in the milk, lemon zest, nutmeg and seasoned salt. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

LEMON ROASTED SPRING CHICKEN WITH ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Arrange the chicken pieces, onion wedges, garlic, lemon slices, asparagus and peas in a roasting tin in a single layer, then sprinkle over the oregano, drizzle with the olive oil and pour over the stock. Give everything a good stir to mix well, then dot the butter over the chicken pieces and season well. Cover the whole tin with foil and bake for 30 mins.
• Remove the foil and bake for 20-30 mins more until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear, and the vegetables are tender.
• Heat the grill to high. Put the tin under the grill for a few minutes to crisp up the chicken skin, if needed, being careful not to let the asparagus catch. Serve straight from the tin, or on a platter, with crusty bread to mop up the juices.

LEMON ASPARAGUS SOUP

Steps:

• In med saucepan, saute onion and celery in butter until tender.
• Dissolve cornstarch in water.
• Add cornstarch mixture and bouillon cubes to saucepan.
• Bring to boil over med heat; cook and stir 2 minute.
• Add asparagus and reduce heat.
• Simmer, covered, until asparagus is crisp-tender, approx 3-4 minute.
• Add milk and spices.
• Cover and simmer 25 min, stirring occasionally.