Cream of asparagus soup facts for kids
Cream of asparagus soup
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Cream of asparagus soup is a yummy soup made mainly from asparagus. It also uses broth (like chicken or vegetable broth) and milk or cream.
You can find many different ways to make this soup. It can be served warm or cold. People often add fun toppings like chives, crème fraîche, or sour cream.
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What's in Asparagus Soup and How to Make It?
The main things you need are asparagus, a light chicken or vegetable broth, and milk or cream.
Preparing the Asparagus
When you make the soup, the cooked asparagus can be blended until it's smooth, like a purée. Some recipes might use both smooth asparagus and small pieces of cooked asparagus tips. If you make a purée, you might push it through a sieve to make sure it's super smooth and remove any stringy bits.
Using thick pieces of asparagus can make the soup taste even better. It's also great to use fresh asparagus when it's in season, usually in the spring.
Making it Thick and Tasty
Sometimes, a special mix called a roux is used to make the soup thicker. A roux is made by cooking flour and fat together. Some recipes might skip the milk and use more broth instead, along with extra roux to make it thick.
You can top your soup with many things! Try cooked asparagus tips, croutons (small pieces of toasted bread), sour cream, crème fraîche, or fresh herbs like chives, parsley, and tarragon. If you're having a cold version, you might stir cream into the soup right before serving, or add a dollop of sour cream on top.
Other Ingredients You Might Find
Other things that can go into the soup include half and half, light cream, or evaporated milk. Onions, garlic, lemon juice, celery, salt, pepper, and leeks are also common. Herbs like basil and parsley add extra flavor.
Sometimes, cheese is added to the soup. This can make it taste richer and thicker, especially if you don't use cream or milk. Some recipes even add rice to the soup!
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Creamy asparagus soup with asparagus tips
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See also
In Spanish: Sopa crema de espárragos para niños
