Asparagus soup

Asparagus soup recipes have been around for centuries. The earliest known recipes date back to the Roman Empire. These recipes were simple, consisting of asparagus, water, and salt. Over time, the soup has evolved to include different ingredients, such as cream, chicken broth, and spices.

Asparagus soup became popular in England in the 18th century. At that time, it was often made with cream and served as a first course at dinner parties. The soup remained popular in England through the Victorian era.

The first asparagus soup recipe to include milk was published in America in 1876. This recipe, from the Boston Cooking School Cookbook, was for “Asparagus Cream Soup” and called for milk, cream, butter, flour, salt, and pepper.

Advice

When making asparagus soup, it is important to use fresh, seasonal ingredients. Start by sautéing some fresh garlic and onion in a pot with a little olive oil until the onions are softened and lightly browned. Next, add the asparagus, vegetable or chicken broth, and a dash of salt and pepper. Simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes, until the asparagus is cooked. Once the asparagus is cooked, turn off the heat and use a blender or food processor to purée the soup. If you prefer a smoother soup, you can strain it through a sieve. Finally, garnish with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese or a dollop of sour cream. Enjoy!

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Recipes

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Creamy Asparagus Soup

  • butter
  • garlic
  • onion
  • asparagus
  • heavy cream
  • lemon juice
  • chicken broth
  • parmesan cheese
  • salt
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Creamy Asparagus Soup

  • olive oil
  • salt
  • onion
  • heavy cream
  • pepper
  • asparagus
  • butter
  • all purpose flour
  • garlic
  • chicken broth
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Simple Asparagus Soup

  • milk
  • asparagus
  • butter
  • lemon juice
  • chicken
  • yogurt
  • salt
  • parmesan cheese
  • all purpose flour
  • onion
  • pepper
  • salt
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Asparagus Soup

  • pea
  • dijon mustard
  • basil
  • black pepper
  • lemon zest
  • mint
  • pine nut
  • asparagus
  • olive oil
  • yukon gold potato
  • water
  • lemon juice
  • garlic
  • green onion
  • mint
  • salt
  • red pepper flake
  • salt
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Chilled Asparagus Soup with Herbed Shrimp

  • black pepper
  • salt
  • heavy cream
  • dill
  • asparagus
  • shrimp
  • lemon
  • olive oil
  • champagne vinegar
  • mint
  • tarragon
  • lemon juice
  • bay seasoning
  • lemon zest
  • bay leaf
  • russet potato
  • vegetable stock
  • radish
  • olive oil
  • chive
  • garlic
  • leek
  • thyme
  • asparagus
  • tarragon
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Asparagus Soup

  • salt
  • milk
  • shoestring asparagus
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  • butter
  • all purpose flour
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Asparagus Soup

  • olive oil
  • peppercorn
  • salt
  • shallot
  • thyme
  • asparagus
  • quail egg
  • vegetable broth
  • butter

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
asparagus
olive oil
butter
garlic
lemon juice
onion
heavy cream
chicken broth
chicken
all purpose flour
mint
pepper
lemon zest
black pepper
thyme
parmesan cheese
milk
dill
tarragon
chive
cayenne pepper
log goat cheese
idaho potato
celery
greek yogurt
almond
nutmeg
arborio rice
prosciutto
yogurt
pea
dijon mustard
basil
pine nut
yukon gold potato
water
green onion
red pepper flake
shrimp
lemon
champagne vinegar
bay seasoning
bay leaf
russet potato
vegetable stock
radish
leek
white asparagus
sugar
shoestring asparagus
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peppercorn
shallot
quail egg
vegetable broth
vermouth
half
lemon juice squeeze
double cream
chicken stock

Insights

Staple Ingredients

  • asparagus 64%
  • salt 64%

Usual Ingredients

  • garlic 43%
  • olive oil 43%
  • onion 43%

Rarey Ingredients

  • lemon juice 36%