Asparagus soup
Serves 4-6
1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 kg asparagus
2L chicken stock salt and pepper
½ cup cream
¼ cup sour cream
chopped chives
Sauté onion in a large saucepan until translucent.
Remove the fibrous end of asparagus and cut into 2cm lengths.
Add to a saucepan and cover with chicken stock. Bring to the boil and simmer until the asparagus is tender. Approx. 15 -20 minutes.
Puree and then add cream and stir through until smooth.
Serve with a swirl of fresh cream, or a dollop of sour cream.
Garnish with some reserved asparagus tips or chopped chives.
1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 kg asparagus
2L chicken stock salt and pepper
½ cup cream
¼ cup sour cream
chopped chives
Sauté onion in a large saucepan until translucent.
Remove the fibrous end of asparagus and cut into 2cm lengths.
Add to a saucepan and cover with chicken stock. Bring to the boil and simmer until the asparagus is tender. Approx. 15 -20 minutes.
Puree and then add cream and stir through until smooth.
Serve with a swirl of fresh cream, or a dollop of sour cream.
Garnish with some reserved asparagus tips or chopped chives.