Asparagus Cress Soup Recipe Ingredients
Ingredients:
• 3/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2-1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 bunch watercress, stems removed (about 1 cup, lightly packed)
• 1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Sour cream
In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter 3-4 minutes or until soft.
Stir in flour to form a smooth paste. Cook for 2 minutes. Gradually
stir in broth and bring to a boil. Add asparagus and watercress; cover
and simmer 5-7 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Cool.
Puree soup in a blender or food processor until smooth. Return to
saucepan; stir in cream. Heat on low until cooked through (do not
boil). Season with the salt, white pepper and cayenne. Serve with
a dollop of sour cream. Yield: 6 servings.
Your Asparagus Cress Soup Recipe is ready now
More Cress recipes