White asparagus soup

By countrygourmettraveler (Visit website)

(5.00/5 - 1 vote)

We seldom cook white asparagus nowadays which I feel is a pity because it is so delicious, far more subtle than the green asparagus. I think that many of us are a bit afraid because it is something we haven't done before, so one opts for the easy solution, the green asparagus

Recipe type: Starter
Number of serving: 8
Preparation time: 15 Minute(s)
Cook time: 45 Minute(s)
Difficulty: Very Easy

Ingredients:

500 G (17.5 oz) White asparagus
100 G (3 oz) butter
100 Ml (3floz) white wine
salt pepper
1000 Ml (1 quart) cream
1000 Ml (1 quart) Water
20 G (0.8 oz) Corn Starch

Preparation:

step 1
Peel the white asparagus carefully and cut the end off
Bring water, white wine, butter, salt and pepper to the boil
Add the asparagus and simmer till al dente

step 2
Take the asparagus out
Now simmer the peelings for about 10 minutes
Strain the soup

step 3
Add the cream, boil up and thicken with corn starch
Season to taste

step 4
Cut the asparagus in pieces and use as garnish

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