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Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:35 minsServings:4
Active Time:15 mins
Active Time:
15 mins
Total Time:35 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:4
Servings:
4
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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2poundsfresh asparagus, trimmed, divided2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil1cupsweet onion2teaspoonsminced garlic2cupslow-sodium vegetable broth or chicken broth¼teaspoonsalt¼teaspoonground pepper1 ½tablespoonschopped fresh tarragon½cupheavy cream
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Ingredients
2poundsfresh asparagus, trimmed, divided
2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
1cupsweet onion
2teaspoonsminced garlic
2cupslow-sodium vegetable broth or chicken broth
¼teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonground pepper
1 ½tablespoonschopped fresh tarragon
½cupheavy cream
DirectionsUsing a vegetable peeler, peel 5 asparagus spears lengthwise into very thin strips. Transfer the strips to a small bowl and cover with ice water. Set aside until ready to use. Cut the remaining asparagus spears into 1-inch pieces.Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the asparagus pieces and garlic; cook, stirring often, until the asparagus is bright green and the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Add broth, salt and pepper; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer, undisturbed, until the asparagus is tender, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in tarragon.Pour the soup into a blender. Secure the lid on the blender and remove the center piece to allow steam to escape. Place a clean towel over the opening. Process until smooth, about 1 minute. (Alternatively, use an immersion blender to process the soup in the pot until smooth. Use caution when blending hot liquids.) Return the soup to the pot; add cream and stir until combined. Ladle into 4 bowls. Garnish with a swirl of cream, if desired, and the reserved asparagus strips.Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, January 2021
Directions
Using a vegetable peeler, peel 5 asparagus spears lengthwise into very thin strips. Transfer the strips to a small bowl and cover with ice water. Set aside until ready to use. Cut the remaining asparagus spears into 1-inch pieces.Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the asparagus pieces and garlic; cook, stirring often, until the asparagus is bright green and the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Add broth, salt and pepper; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer, undisturbed, until the asparagus is tender, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in tarragon.Pour the soup into a blender. Secure the lid on the blender and remove the center piece to allow steam to escape. Place a clean towel over the opening. Process until smooth, about 1 minute. (Alternatively, use an immersion blender to process the soup in the pot until smooth. Use caution when blending hot liquids.) Return the soup to the pot; add cream and stir until combined. Ladle into 4 bowls. Garnish with a swirl of cream, if desired, and the reserved asparagus strips.
Using a vegetable peeler, peel 5 asparagus spears lengthwise into very thin strips. Transfer the strips to a small bowl and cover with ice water. Set aside until ready to use. Cut the remaining asparagus spears into 1-inch pieces.
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the asparagus pieces and garlic; cook, stirring often, until the asparagus is bright green and the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Add broth, salt and pepper; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer, undisturbed, until the asparagus is tender, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in tarragon.
Pour the soup into a blender. Secure the lid on the blender and remove the center piece to allow steam to escape. Place a clean towel over the opening. Process until smooth, about 1 minute. (Alternatively, use an immersion blender to process the soup in the pot until smooth. Use caution when blending hot liquids.) Return the soup to the pot; add cream and stir until combined. Ladle into 4 bowls. Garnish with a swirl of cream, if desired, and the reserved asparagus strips.
Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, January 2021
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)213Calories18gFat11gCarbs4gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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