Savor by Jennifer Levisen

One thing makes this girl very happy every spring — asparagus! Whether you grow it yourself, find it in super-secret spots or get it from the farmers market or grocery store, this skinny green vegetable is delicious on it’s own or in a variety of dishes. While I tend to grill it with a little garlic olive oil, I thought I’d peruse my cookbooks to see what other delicious dishes I could make.

In my mind, our cooler-than-I’d-like spring weather just begs for a pot of homemade soup to be simmering on the stove. I found this super-simple soup to be a great way to showcase the flavor of asparagus. Pair with crusty bread and enjoy!

 

Simply Delicious Asparagus Soup

Ingredients

8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter

3 cups chopped onions

8 cups chicken stock

2 pounds asparagus

1/2 cup cream

salt and pepper to taste

dried dill to taste

 

Directions

Heat butter in soup pot. Add onions and dill and cook until tender. Add stock; bring to boil. Cut tips off asparagus; reserve. Chop stems and add to pot. Simmer gently until asparagus is very tender, 15-20 minutes. Puree in food processor and return puree to pot. Add tips; cook gently 5-10 minutes. Stir in cream, salt and pepper. Makes 8-10 servings.

Recipe adapted from Matthew and Susan Smith, Blue Valley Gardens, featured in “From Asparagus to Zucchini: A Guide to Cooking Farm-Fresh Seasonal Produce, Third Edition” by Madison Area Community Supported Agriculture Coalition.

 

Jennifer Levisen lives and works in Albert Lea. She enjoys finding new recipes to share with her family and friends.