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Elaines Cream Of Asparagus And Leek Soup Recipe
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Chefelaine / All my dishes 4 months, 3 weeks ago
A rich, hearty cream soup that, when served with toasted French bread, could serve as a meal in itself; otherwise, I prepared this as an appetizer!
Prep:10m Cook:180m Servings:8
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- 9 cups cold water
- 2 lbs fresh asparagus, trimmed, but left whole
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 cup chopped leeks
- pepper to taste
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (the vanilla enhances the flavor of the ingredients, but imparts no vanilla taste)
Directions
- Place the asparagus in the cold water
- Add the salt
- Add the leeks
- Bring slowly to the boil, covered
- Add the vanilla and pepper to taste
- Cook until the asparagus is nicely soft
- Using an immersion blender, grind the asparagus to a fine pulp
- Turn off the heat and allow the soup to cool for about ½ hour.
- SLOWLY add the heavy cream, constantly stirring.
- (The cooling period prevents the milk from cooking immediately or souring)
- On low flame, reheat the soup before serving.
- Garnish with a trace of heavy cream, as the illustration shows.
- (Cooking this today; pics to follow!)
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momo_55grandma 4 months, 3 weeks ago said:
Great recipe love aspargus
bear 4 months, 3 weeks ago said:
Ooooh will make this for work if I can get a deal on the asparagus, although leeks are a bit pricey at the mo, interesting idea using the vanilla, does it have to be proper pure vanilla? or can I get away with essence!!
meals4abby 4 months, 3 weeks ago said:
Sounds wonderful!! Asparagus soup is so yummy and the addition of leeks and vanilla here really sparked my interest!! Thanks for yet another great recipe, Elaine!
I sure hope you're doing well and that you are finally enjoying some well deserved warm weather!
Nicky
gapeach55 4 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Sounds wonderful! Love asparagus.
chefperiwinkle 4 months, 2 weeks ago said:
CHEF ELAINE! Absolutely wonderful. I have always made this particular kind of soup with either shallots or onions, never LEEKS. It is truly delicious. Thank you, my good Chef friend. You are truly a CREDIT to our beloved profession!
Chef P
aegeansea 3 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Sounds delicious! I know I will love this!