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Title: Asparagus Soup Post by: Rhea Thomas on July 04, 2009, 05:07:02 AM Asparagus Soup
2 pounds asparagus spears, sliced 2 cups leeks, sliced 4 green onions, sliced 1 red potato, chopped 3 tablespoons butter 4 cups water 1 teaspoon beef base or bouillon granules 1 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons dried tarragon 2 tablespoons dried basil 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1. Saute sliced asparagus spears, sliced leeks, sliced green onions, and chopped red potato in butter for 5 minutes. 2. Add water and beef base or boullon granules. Simmer for 5 minutes. 3. Stir in cream, tarragon, basil, crushed garlic clove, and soy sauce. Simmer for 10 minutes longer. Makes 5 servings. |