Ina Garten Asparagus Soup Recipe
Ina Garten's Asparagus Soup is a delightful recipe that combines fresh asparagus and simple ingredients for a creamy and satisfying soup!This recipe begins with sauteing garlic and asparagus in melted butter, providing a fragrant and luscious base before adding chicken broth and simmering it to perfection.A pro tip is to blend the soup in batches for a velvety texture, ensuring it's smooth and delicious.I love how this soup captures the essence of fresh asparagus, making it a perfect dish for any season!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Asparagus trimmed and chopped
- 1 1/2 cups Chicken Broth
- 1 1/2 cups Water
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 Onion chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and fill a medium bowl with salted ice water.
- Add the chopped asparagus to the boiling water and cook until just tender, about 4 minutes.
- Remove the asparagus and place it immediately into the salted ice water to stop the cooking process.
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the cooked asparagus, chicken broth, water, and a big pinch of salt.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the asparagus is tender, about 5 to 8 minutes.
- Using a blender, puree the soup in batches until smooth.
- Return the blended soup to the pot and stir in the heavy cream.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat the soup gently until it is warmed through.