 Cream of asparagus soup | |
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Cream of asparagus soup is a soup prepared with asparagus, stock and milk or cream as primary ingredients.
Ingredient variations exist. Cream of asparagus soup may be served hot or cold, [1] and the soup may be finished with various garnishes such as chives, crème fraîche and sour cream.
Asparagus, a light chicken or vegetable stock and milk or cream are primary ingredients. [2] The cooked asparagus may be puréed or pulped in its preparation, [1] [2] and some preparations may combine both puréed and solid forms of asparagus, such as cooked asparagus tips. [3] Puréed versions may be strained through a sieve to remove stray stringy asparagus matter. [1] The use of thick pieces of asparagus can enhance the flavor of puréed versions of cream of asparagus soup, [4] as can the use of fresh asparagus while it is in season (during spring). [5] [6]
It may be thickened using a roux, and some versions may omit milk and use extra stock, along with additional roux to thicken the soup. [2] It may be served garnished with cooked asparagus tips, [3] [5] croutons, [7] sour cream, crème fraîche, [1] herbs such as chives, parsley and tarragon, [4] and other foods. Cold versions may contain cream stirred into the soup prior to serving, or may be topped with sour cream. [1]
Additional ingredients in its preparation may include half and half, light cream, [4] evaporated milk, onion, garlic, lemon juice, [7] celery, salt, pepper, [5] leeks [6] and herbs such as basil and parsley. [8] Cheese may add flavor and thickness to the soup in versions that omit cream [3] or milk. Sometimes rice is added. [9]
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