Cream of asparagus soup

Cream of asparagus soup is a soup prepared with asparagus, stock and milk or cream as primary ingredients.

Cream of asparagus soup
Cream of asparagus soup
TypeSoup
Chilled asparagus soup with crème fraîche and pink peppercorn
Asparagus is a main ingredient in cream of asparagus soup.

Ingredient variations exist. Cream of asparagus soup may be served hot or cold,[1] and the soup may be finished with various garnishes such as chives, crème fraîche and sour cream.

Ingredients and preparation methods

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Asparagus, a light chicken or vegetable stock and milk or cream are primary ingredients.[2] The cooked asparagus may be puréed or pulped in its preparation,[1][2] and some preparations may combine both puréed and solid forms of asparagus, such as cooked asparagus tips.[3] Puréed versions may be strained through a sieve to remove stray stringy asparagus matter.[1] The use of thick pieces of asparagus can enhance the flavor of puréed versions of cream of asparagus soup,[4] as can the use of fresh asparagus while it is in season (during spring).[5][6]

It may be thickened using a roux, and some versions may omit milk and use extra stock, along with additional roux to thicken the soup.[2] It may be served garnished with cooked asparagus tips,[3][5] croutons,[7] sour cream, crème fraîche,[1] herbs such as chives, parsley and tarragon,[4] and other foods. Cold versions may contain cream stirred into the soup prior to serving, or may be topped with sour cream.[1]

Additional ingredients in its preparation may include half and half, light cream,[4] evaporated milk, onion, garlic, lemon juice,[7] celery, salt, pepper,[5] leeks[6] and herbs such as basil and parsley.[8] Cheese may add flavor and thickness to the soup in versions that omit cream[3] or milk. Sometimes rice is added.[9]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Child, Julia (September 1993). The Way to Cook. pp. 10–11. ISBN 9780679747659. Retrieved 9 September 2014.
  2. ^ a b c A Complete Course in Canning. 1906.
  3. ^ a b c Segal, Jennifer (April 24, 2013). "Creamless Cream of Asparagus Soup". Huffington Post. Retrieved 9 September 2014.
  4. ^ a b c Westmoreland, Susan (2007). The Good Housekeeping Cookbook. p. 47. ISBN 9781588165619. Retrieved 9 September 2014.
  5. ^ a b c DeBenedetto, Nora Martinez (April 24, 2013). "Cream of Asparagus Soup: More Ideas for This Seasonal Vegetable". The Jersey Journal. Retrieved 9 September 2014.
  6. ^ a b Golden, John (May 1, 2014). "Make the most of a short asparagus season". Maine Today. Retrieved 9 September 2014.
  7. ^ a b Watchers, Weight (13 February 2006). Weight Watchers New Complete Cookbook. p. 136. ISBN 9780764573507. Retrieved 9 September 2014.
  8. ^ "Vegan Recipe: Cream of Asparagus Soup". Vegan Magazine. Retrieved 9 September 2014.
  9. ^ "Cream" of Asparagus Soup, February 2006, archived from the original on October 24, 2014, retrieved September 25, 2014
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