Monday, July 25, 2016

Cream of Asparagus Soup

At last week's farmer's market the farmers next to us had some leftover asparagus and sold us two bunches for two dollars. I decided to make cream of asparagus soup.

Break up the two bunches of asparagus into one inch pieces, discarding the tough ends. Saute half an onion and two garlic cloves in butter, add the asparagus pieces and three cups of water. Add salt, pepper, one tablespoon of lemon juice, and fresh Spanish tarragon. Bring to a boil and cook on medium about fifteen minutes. Let cool and puree in a blender. Pour back into sauce pan and add one tablespoon of sour cream and half a cup of heavy cream. Heat on medium and when warm add 1/8 cup of sherry and one tablespoon of butter. Serve warm with a garnish of your choice on top. I used some fresh tomatoes and flowers from the Spanish tarragon.

All studio items previously listed for sale are sold except the canopy. Someone is coming for the canopy this weekend. Thanks to all my clay friends for their generosity.

6 comments:

  1. This sounds delicious. I will try this - I'm always on the lookout for yummy soups. Thank you.

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    1. Hi Carola, thanks, fairly easy to make and delicious too.

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  2. I am so pleased the studio items have sold (or nearly so).
    Yum to asparagus. I make a risotto with the first of the season (and peas and mushrooms) every year.

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    1. Hi Elephant's Child, thanks, it was nice to have the asparagus cooked in a different manner rather than just steamed.

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  3. Glad the sale items went well. I love cream of asparagus. We need to get a small food processor for our new place.

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    1. Hi Joanne, thanks, I got a blender at a local garage sale last year, I have a food processor but rarely use it any more.

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