Cream Of Asparagus Soup

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Cream Of Asparagus Soup

 

Recipe By : The Vegetarian Slow Cooker by Joanna White, page 52

Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Soups And Stews Vegetables

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1/2 cup butter

2 medium onions -- diced

2 pounds potatoes. peeled and diced

3 pounds asparagus

cut into 1-inch pieces

tips reserved for garnish

1 quart Vegetable Broth

(see separate recipe)

2 cups half and-half

salt and white pepper -- to taste

1/3 teaspoon nutmeg -- or to taste

cream or sour cream -- for garnish

 

Servings: 8

 

Garnish this soup with a small dollop of cream or sour cream in the center

with a few steamed asparagus tips floating on top. Hot bread and a crisp

carrot salad would be good accompaniments.

 

In a saucepan, heat butter on medium-high heat and sauté onions for about 5

minutes, until soft. Transfer onions to the slow cooker. Add potatoes,

asparagus and vegetable broth. If broth does not cover vegetables, add

water to just cover vegetables. Cover and cook on low heat for 6 to 8

hours or until asparagus is tender.

 

Transfer contents to a blender container and purée until smooth. Return

mixture to slow cooker and stir in half-and-half. Add salt, white pepper

and nutmeg to taste. Set cooker on high heat and cook for about 15

minutes, until soup is warm enough to serve.

 

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