Ina Garten Cream Of Asparagus Soup
Cream of Asparagus Soup is a creamy, smooth soup made with fresh asparagus, aromatics like onions and garlic, and a touch of cream for richness. Ina Garten’s version emphasizes simplicity and natural flavors, allowing the asparagus to shine as the star ingredient.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing and Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
- Fresh asparagus – 2 pounds, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- Yellow onion – 1 medium, diced
- Garlic – 2 cloves, minced
- Unsalted butter – 2 tbsp
- Chicken stock or vegetable stock – 5 cups
- Heavy cream – ½ cup
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper – to taste
- Lemon juice – 1 tbsp (optional, for brightness)
- Crème fraîche or sour cream – 2 tbsp (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and garlic, and sauté until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Cook the Asparagus: Add the asparagus pieces to the pot and stir to coat them with the butter and aromatics. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Simmer the Soup: Pour in the chicken or vegetable stock, bringing the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender.
- Blend Until Smooth: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup to a blender in batches and blend carefully. Return the soup to the pot.
- Add Cream: Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste. If desired, add a splash of lemon juice for extra brightness. Heat gently but do not boil.
- Garnish and Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with a dollop of crème fraîche or sour cream. Serve warm with crusty bread or crackers.
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