Asparagus Soup With Curry And Creme Frache
From divaliscious 16 years ago
- 25 minutes to make
- Serves 8
From Mourad Lahlou of Aziza Restaurant , I found this recipe on an interesting site for sustainable agriculture and it sounded delicious, and thought to share a few asparagus recipes since it tis the season for this delectable and versatile veggie.
Ingredients
- 4 ½ cups water shopping list
- 2 large leeks (white and pale green parts only), halved, thinly sliced shopping list
- 1 ½ tsps curry powder shopping list
- 2 ½ pounds asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 6 cups) shopping list
- 1 8oz container creme fraiche or sour cream shopping list
- 6 Tbls Chopped fresh dill shopping list
- 1 Tbls Whole pink peppercorns (optional) shopping list
How to make it
- Bring 4 ½ cups water, sliced leeks, and ¾ teaspoon curry powder to boil in medium pot over medium-high heat. Boil 5 minutes.
- Add asparagus. Reduce heat to medium; cover and simmer until asparagus is tender, about 15 minutes. Cool slightly.
- Set aside 2 tablespoons creme fraiche; stir remaining creme fraiche, 4 tablespoons chopped dill, and 3/4 teaspoon curry powder into soup. Puree in batches in blender until smooth.
- Strain soup into large bowl. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper.
- Refrigerate until cold, about 4 hours, or up to 1 day.
- Divide chilled asparagus bisque among 6 bowls. Top each with 1 teaspoon crème fraîche.
- Sprinkle with remaining chopped fresh dill and whole pink peppercorns, if desired.
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Fantastic recipe!
bluewaterandsand
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Oh wow, asparagus and curry together, that has to be a heavenly match. Great post. You've got my 5.
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Yum! This sounds fabulous! Thanks for the great recipe.
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