Thank the heavens for Asparagus...Mercy! I love, love asparagus...any which way. Originally, this was going to be a cream of Asparagus Soup. I ended up adding extra vegetables to the stock which really enhanced the flavor - so, so good!
Recipe:
1 knob of butter and a drizzle of Olive Oil
1 1/2 lbs. of fresh Asparagus
1 large leek, trimmed, sliced
1/2 a large onion, roughly chopped
1 large carrot, roughly chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
4-5 fresh stalks of Kale
2 tsp. fresh thyme
1 large Bay leaf
3 1/2 cups homemade chicken stock
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup of SCD Cream or regular cream
Heat up a dutch oven on low medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil and a knob of butter. To the pot, add in the onions, leek, carrot, celery and saute about 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
To this add in the fresh Thyme and Bay Leaf. Season with salt and pepper. Meanwhile, cut the tough ends off of the asparagus, then cut the asparagus into 1 1/2 inch pieces and set aside.
Add in the chicken stock, and bring to a simmer. Simmer, lid on, about 15 minutes. Then add in the asparagus, lid on once again, and simmer another 5-6 minutes. With a slotted spoon remove the asparagus tips, to a bowl and set aside. Transfer the vegetables to a food processor: p.s. my poor old school Moulinex is dying a slow death...I dream of one day getting a larger Cuisinart..but until then this baby has served me well!
Meanwhile, add in the fresh Kale leaves to the stock and simmer about 1 minute.
Then, again using a slotted spoon, add the cooked kale to the food processor with other veggies. Puree to a nice smooth consistency, and return the now pureed veggies to the pot of broth. Adjust for seasonings, turn off the heat and add in the 1/2 cup of cream, stirring to combine.
Serve into a bowl, adding in a few asparagus tips. A hearty, delicious soup, enjoy!
My rhubard has almost reached a picking height, a sure sign that asparagus is next in line for the dinner table, and I do believe the soup will be on now thanks to you!
Lovely! Can't wait for rhubarb...just found a delicious looking rhubarb upside down cake (with ginger) and served with spiced Creme Fraiche! We'll see how it converts to gluten free....if it works, I'll share the recipe, with a link to the original. 🙂
What gorgeous soup! I think I'll have to make this very soon. Have everything on hand except asparagus, but never mind picking that up ... a seasonal delight for sure. 🙂 Thanks so much for this recipe!
Shirley
Thanks Shirley - I can't get enough asparagus this time of year! Enjoy!
Your green asparagus soup looks terrific, tasty & wellflavoured too!
It is also green & white asparagus season over here in Belgium. Belgium is well known for the growth of the white asparagus. They are known as the White Gold!
I would love to try white asparagus! I must look for it to try.