Cream of Asparagus Soup

 Serves 4 -6

Cookware Used:

Ingredients :

• 2 lbs. fresh asparagus
• 6 cups of chicken stock
• 9 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 tbsp. onion (#2 cone)
• 2pcs egg yolks
• 1 tsp salt
• 2/4 fat-free light cream
• 6 tbsp. flour
• dash of white pepper

Directions:

1. Peel each asparagus stalk, removing skin and tough outer flesh.
2. Cut stalks in 1/2" lengths and set them aside.
3. In a saucepan, bring chicken broth to whistle with salt over moderate heat.
4. Drop-in asparagus and cook slowly for 5 to 8 minutes or until just tender.
5. Drain stock into a bowl, reduce heat to low and set tips aside.
6. In the same saucepan, add 5 tbsp. olive oil over medium heat.
7. Stir in flour - stirring constantly for a minute or two. Do not brown.
8. Remove from heat, cool slightly, pour in the stock and whisk together until stock and roux are blended.
9. Return to low heat - cook until soup is thickened s and is perfectly smooth.
10. Lower heat to simmer.
11. Stir in cut-up asparagus stalks and onions.
12. Cook over medium heat for 3 minutes.
13. Stir into the soup base and cook over low heat.
14. Puree the soup through a food mill into a mixing bowl and then through a fine sieve and back into the pan.
15. Blend egg yolks and cream in a medium-size mixing bowl, using a wire whisk.
16. Whisk in the pureed soup, a couple of tbsp. at a time until fi cup has been added.
17. Now whisk the warmed egg yolk and cream mixture into the soup.
18. Bring to a boil and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
19. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp. olive oil.
20. Season with salt and white pepper to taste.
21. Add reserved asparagus tips and ladle soup into a tureen or serve individually.

Nutrition:

Why You Should Eat More Asparagus

1. Many Nutrients But Few Calories
2. Good Source of Antioxidants
3. Can Improve Digestive Health
4. Helps Support a Healthy Pregnancy
5. Helps Lower Blood Pressure
6. Can Help You Lose Weight
7. Easy to Add to Your Diet

Asparagus is a nutritious and tasty addition to any diet. It’s low in calories and a great source of nutrients, including fiber, folate, and vitamins A, C, and K.

Additionally, eating asparagus has a number of potential health benefits, including weight loss, improved digestion, healthy pregnancy outcomes, and lower blood pressure.

Plus, it’s inexpensive, easy to prepare, and makes a delicious addition to a number of recipes.