Cream of Asparagus soup


Asparagus not only tastes delicious, but is also a wonderful source of nutrients for a healthy body and mind. Being low in calorie, it contains many anti inflammatory nutrients, rich source of vitamin A, C and K. A good antioxidant which helps reduce ageing process naturally making you look younger. Besides, it also prevents birth defects by preventing folate deficiency



Ingredients:
Asparagus           : 6 tender shoots trimmed and cut into 1      inch pieces
onion, chopped   : 1 big
garlic, minced     : 2 cloves
chicken stock      : 1 cube
butter                    : 1 tbspn
ground black 
pepper                 : 1/2 tspn or more
salt                       : to taste
milk                      :1 cup
fresh cream        : 1/2 cup or more





Method :
  • Dilute the a cube of chicken stock in a bowl of hot water
  • Cover and cook the chopped onions and asparagus pieces with half the stock solution till tender (takes about 8 mins on medium heat)simmer until asparagus is tender

  • cool n grind to a smooth paste
  • in the same pan heat butter. add pepper n minced garlic . Sauté for a minute
  • add the remaining stock solution and bring to boil
  • Pour the ground paste and boil
  • lastly add in milk. turn off heat as soon as it just starts to boil
  • stir in a ladleful of hot soup in serving bowl and top some cream over it
  • Cream of Asparagus soup served with roasted asparagus



Cooking time : 15 mins
Serves : 4 bowl

2 comments:

  1. That's a wonderful bowl of appetizing soup. Check out the giveaway at my blog when you find time.
    Tickling Palates

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  2. Thanks Radhika.. you have a beautiful blog too..:)

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