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Farm Kitchen:  Welcome Spring with Cream of Asparagus Soup!  |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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 Posted - Mar 08 2010 : 06:10:10 AM
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This recipe came from Bon Appetit~ I made this last night for a light supper (we cleaned all day and organized, so I was pooped!) It was a great way to welcome in the season~very fresh, and even with cream, it was only a 1/2 cup so I imagine this to be a not overly fattening soup.
2 lbs. fresh green asparagus
1 medium onion, chopped
3 tbsp. butter
5-6 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 tsp fresh lemon juice
Chop asparagus from tip to end in 1/2 inch pieces. Set aside.
Saute chopped onion in 2 tbsp. butter until softened. Add asparagus pieces and saute about 5 minutes, adding salt and pepper to taste.
Add 5 cups of stock and bring to simmer for 15-20 minutes until very tender. Working in batches, remove asparagus/stock mixture and blend until smooth. Place blended soup all together in new pot, adding cream when warmed through. Bring back to low boil, add last tbsp. butter, lemon juice and salt and pepper. I topped mine with minced fresh chives for garnish.
Easy, easy and oh-so good!
I served them with popovers with bacon, green onions and white cheddar cheese inside. I didn't want to commit to a sandwich or anything last night, but dinner sure hit the spot!
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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Lainey
True Blue Farmgirl
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Elaine
Waco
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Mar 08 2010 : 07:57:45 AM
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Jonni, that sure sounds yummy! I'll have to try and make some this spring, it sounds like perfect springtime food!
Farmgirl Sister #25
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Mar 08 2010 : 08:20:30 AM
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Lainey, it was sooo yummy (and sooo easy) and asparagus has wonderful healing elements. Kroger had asparagus .99 a lb. this weekend!
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
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Posted - Mar 09 2010 : 07:37:23 AM
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I LOVE asparagus! I can not wait to make this! YUM!
Farmgirl Sister #17
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www.eggsandherbs.com
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Chives
True Blue Farmgirl
232 Posts
Victoria
Shelton
Washington
USA
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Posted - Mar 09 2010 : 08:23:04 AM
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| Jonni that sounds good. The popovers, did you just add all that to the batter? Vicki |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Mar 09 2010 : 11:20:03 AM
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I did, Vicki. I crisped the bacon first, then sauteed the onions in the bacon grease for a bit to soften and grated the cheese right into the batter and gave it a little stir.
Julie, I'll be curious to know what you think. It was soooo good, I've eaten it for lunch 2 days in a row after dinner on Sunday!
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Posted - Mar 09 2010 : 12:44:16 PM
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You know, I have NEVER liked asparagus. Don't ask me why....maybe it is a aquired tast?? I never aquired it lol.
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
My personal blog:
http://just-me-a-dutch-girl.blogspot.com/
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marjean
True Blue Farmgirl
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Marsha
Deltona
FL
USA
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Mar 09 2010 : 1:00:21 PM
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It was very good, Marsha, and I don't think it's very fattening, as I mentioned. The recipe said it would also "keep" well (i.e. fridge or freezer) without the addition of cream. You can do that when warming it up.
We also grill asparagus at our house. Brush it good with olive oil, then put on spears and grill over hot grill 2-3 minutes on each side. Salt with kosher salt and a little squeeze of lemon after. YUM!!
I'm making the Pioneer Woman's bacon/potato/leek pizza tonight for dinner. Another wonderful way to use leeks~I looove this time of year!
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Mar 09 2010 : 1:49:04 PM
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Oh Jonni,
That sounds wonderful! I was just thinking about Asparagus today 
Thanks for sharing :)
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
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Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
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Hannah
Washington
USA
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Posted - Mar 09 2010 : 2:27:24 PM
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That sounds wonderful Jonni! Thank you so much for sharing!
Hugs,
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
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Annika
USA
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Posted - Mar 09 2010 : 2:31:12 PM
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It sounds heavenly! Can't wait to try it. Thank you for sharing Jonni!
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Palouse Prairie Girls Chapter
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Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Mar 11 2010 : 06:26:22 AM
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I put the remainder of my soup in the freezer, girls. Couldn't stand to part ways...I'd love to know if any of you try it.
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
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Posted - Mar 20 2010 : 5:13:34 PM
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Jonni I am going to make this tomorrow!
Farmgirl Sister #17
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
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Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
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classygram
True Blue Farmgirl
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Brenda
Pleasant Hill
Mo.
USA
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Posted - Mar 20 2010 : 7:11:34 PM
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Jonni, Thank you so much for the receipe! We love Asparagus!! Grill it all the time,YUM! So soon as it stops snowing here I'm heading to the store. Which I had everything right now, it would have been great on this cold, snowy day. It awfully slick right now. Maybe they will get the roads cleaned and we can have it tomorrow. Well let you know how it goes.
blessing, Brenda
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
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Posted - Mar 21 2010 : 1:18:30 PM
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Okay Jonni I made this today but I tweaked the recipe a little bit! I wrote about it on my blog if you want to check it out! Thanks for sharing! YUM!
Farmgirl Sister #17
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www.eggsandherbs.com
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clothedinscarlet
True Blue Farmgirl
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Siobhan
Battle Creek
MI
USA
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Posted - Apr 01 2010 : 3:38:27 PM
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I made this tonight finally! What a perfect day for it too. Only change I made was that I threw a parmigiano reggiano rind in with the stock for flavor. YUM!!!!
Farmgirl Sister #1110
Siobhan - AKA Liza-Jane (my farmgirl name), wife to my best friend, Trent, and mommy to Camden (11/28/05) and Bennett (7/11/07). and Truman (7/28/09) |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Apr 02 2010 : 09:45:32 AM
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It's so great, isn't it, Siobhan? I could eat again and again...even after having Asparagus 3 nights in a row at all our different "parents" houses :)
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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Welcome Spring with Cream of Asparagus Soup!
