Biology:Cream of asparagus soup
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Cream of asparagus soup is a soup prepared with asparagus, stock and milk or cream as primary ingredients.
Ingredient variations exist. Cream of asparagus soup may be served hot or cold,[1] and the soup may be finished with various garnishes such as chives, crème fraîche and sour cream.
Ingredients and preparation methods
Asparagus, a light chicken or vegetable stock and milk or cream are primary ingredients.[2] The cooked asparagus may be puréed or pulped in its preparation,[1][2] and some preparations may combine both puréed and solid forms of asparagus, such as cooked asparagus tips.[3] Puréed versions may be strained through a sieve to remove stray stringy asparagus matter.[1] The use of thick pieces of asparagus can enhance the flavor of puréed versions of cream of asparagus soup,[4] as can the use of fresh asparagus while it is in season (during spring).[5][6]
It may be thickened using a roux, and some versions may omit milk and use extra stock, along with additional roux to thicken the soup.[2] It may be served garnished with cooked asparagus tips,[3][5] croutons,[7] sour cream, crème fraîche,[1] herbs such as chives, parsley and tarragon,[4] and other foods. Cold versions may contain cream stirred into the soup prior to serving, or may be topped with sour cream.[1]
Additional ingredients in its preparation may include half and half, light cream,[4] evaporated milk, onion, garlic, lemon juice,[7] celery, salt, pepper,[5] leeks[6] and herbs such as basil and parsley.[8] Cheese may add flavor and thickness to the soup in versions that omit cream[3] or milk. Sometimes rice is added.[9]
Creamy asparagus soup with asparagus tips
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See also
- List of cream soups
- List of soups
- List of vegetable soups
- Vegetable soup
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Child, Julia (September 1993). The Way to Cook. pp. 10–11. ISBN 9780679747659. https://books.google.com/books?id=pzzHQdIXlPYC&pg=PA10. Retrieved 9 September 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 A Complete Course in Canning. 1906. https://books.google.com/books?id=up0LAQAAIAAJ&pg=PA113.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Segal, Jennifer (April 24, 2013). "Creamless Cream of Asparagus Soup". Huffington Post. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jennifer-segal/creamless-cream-of-asparagus-soup_b_3140995.html.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Westmoreland, Susan (2007). The Good Housekeeping Cookbook. p. 47. ISBN 9781588165619. https://books.google.com/books?id=3LcukEHXGYoC&pg=PA47. Retrieved 9 September 2014.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 DeBenedetto, Nora Martinez (April 24, 2013). "Cream of Asparagus Soup: More Ideas for This Seasonal Vegetable". The Jersey Journal. http://www.nj.com/jjournal-news/index.ssf/2013/04/cream_of_asparagus_soup_more_i.html.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Golden, John (May 1, 2014). "Make the most of a short asparagus season". Maine Today. http://mainetoday.com/eat-drink/best-season-asparagus/.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Watchers, Weight (13 February 2006). Weight Watchers New Complete Cookbook. p. 136. ISBN 9780764573507. https://books.google.com/books?id=CQnk9jeseL8C&pg=PA136. Retrieved 9 September 2014.
- ↑ "Vegan Recipe: Cream of Asparagus Soup". Vegan Magazine. http://www.vegan-magazine.com/2013/03/13/vegan-recipe-cream-of-asparagus-soup/.
- ↑ "Cream" of Asparagus Soup, February 2006, http://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/ldquo-cream-rdquo-of-asparagus-soup/, retrieved September 25, 2014
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