Cream Of Asparagus Soup, Fresh Asparagus Soup
by Tarla Dalal
Juicy and succulent asparagus is a delicacy that Mother Nature confers on us in the vibrant spring season. If it has caught your attention too, and you are wondering how to cook it, here is a fabulous Cream of Asparagus Soup, which is sure to steal everybody’s heart with its aesthetic flavour and pampering creaminess.
Onions and pepper complement the exotic flavour of asparagus beautifully, while potatoes and cream help to balance the flavour and make the soup thick and luscious. Serve this soup fresh and hot, as it tends to thicken upon cooling as most thick soups do.
Serve toped with Cheese Croutons and a complimentary dish like Jacket Potatoes with Broccoli and Red Pepper and Parsley and Garlic Loaf .
Cream Of Asparagus Soup, Fresh Asparagus Soup recipe - How to make Cream Of Asparagus Soup, Fresh Asparagus Soup
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
1/4 cup fresh cream
1/2 cup roughly chopped asparagus
3/4 cup roughly chopped onions
3/4 cup roughly chopped potatoes
2 tbsp butter
salt and freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) to taste
- Method
- Heat the butter in a pressure cooker, add the onions, potatoes and asparagus and sauté on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add 3 cups of water, mix well and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
- Blend in a mixer till smooth.
- Transfer the mixture into a deep non-stick pan ,add the fresh cream, ¼ cup of water, salt and pepper, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 minutes ,while stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot.
| Energy | 129 cal |
| Protein | 1.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 11.5 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Fat | 8.8 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 279.6 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6 mg |
| Vitamin C | 9.4 mg |
| Folic Acid | 13.2 mcg |
| Calcium | 26.3 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 59 mg |
| Potassium | 153.1 mg |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg |