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Cream of Asparagus Soup  Veg HT  SP  30mins

 

Serves 4      Hot  Vegetarian  Vegetables  Soup  Gluten Wheat Free  Eggless

 

Ingredients

25g/2oz Butter

1 Large Onion, chopped

450g/1lb Fresh Asparagus, cut into 2.5cm/1-inch pieces

960ml/32fl.oz. Fresh Vegetable Stock
240ml/8fl.oz. Single Cream

Salt and Pepper


Instructions


1. Heat the butter in a large saucepan until melted then add the onion and asparagus and saut� gently for about 5 minutes, turning from time to time.

 

2.  Add the stock, salt and pepper, bring to the boil then reduce the heat, partially cover and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the asparagus is very tender.


3. Allow to cool a little then transfer to a liquidiser or food processor and process until smooth. You may have to do this in batches.


4. Return the soup to the saucepan, add cream, adjust the seasoning if necessary and reheat gently without boiling. Serve hot.

 

 

 

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Common terms used when making sauces

Blend - To mix together ingredients, usually of different consistencies, to a smooth and even texture, utilising a utensil such as a wooden spoon or blender.

Coats a spoon � when a substance is rendered thin/thick enough so that when a wooden or metal spoon is inserted into it and taken out, the substance leaves a thin film �coating the spoon�.

Boil - To bring a liquid to boiling temperature and to maintain it throughout the cooking time.

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Make Ahead

Allow to cool, cover and refrigerate

 

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