A bisque is a smooth and creamy soup. Bisques are traditionally seafood-based, but this rich soup is made with fresh asparagus, giving it a dramatic green hue.
Yield: Serves 6 as a starter.
July 02, 2019
Cook Time:
35 - 40 mins
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Recipe
Difficulty: Medium
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Make Ahead, Nut-Free
ASPARAGUS BISQUE
Ingredients
3 cups sliced asparagus
2 cups chicken broth
1/4 tsp thyme, crumbled
1 clove garlic, halved
1 tbsp salted butter
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups milk (2%)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp grated lemon peel
Pinch nutmeg
Directions
Combine asparagus, broth, thyme and garlic in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Purée asparagus mixture in batches in a blender, filling blender no more than half full for each batch; set asparagus mixture aside.
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Stir in asparagus mixture, salt, lemon peel and nutmeg. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened and heated through, about 5 minutes. Do not boil. Ladle into small bowls. May be prepared in advance and refrigerated for up to 24 hours. Reheat soup over low heat.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
82 calories, 3.6 g fat, 5.1 g protein, 8.1 g carbohydrate, 419 mg sodium
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