Description
Velvety smooth asparagus soup topped with crispy bacon and a swirl of cream. Simple yet elegant!
Ingredients
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- 0.75 lbs (340 g) green asparagus
- 1 tsp butter
- 3 shallots
- 8 oz (230 g) bacon
- 2 cups (500 ml) chicken stock
- 1 cup (250 ml) heavy cream
- 1 tsp salt
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Asparagus
- Rinse asparagus thoroughly, trim the woody ends, and slice the stalks into ½-inch pieces.
- In a medium pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add all the asparagus and boil for 2 minutes.
- Remove asparagus with a slotted spoon, discard boiling water, and set aside 6–8 tips for garnish.
- Cook the Bacon
- In a dry frying pan over medium heat, cook the bacon until browned but not overly crispy (about 6–8 minutes).
- Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Sauté the Shallots
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add finely chopped shallots and sauté for 2–3 minutes until translucent and soft.
- Simmer the Soup
- Add chicken stock to the shallots and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add 3/4 cup of the cream and the cooked asparagus (except the reserved tips).
- Reduce heat and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Blend and Return
- Carefully transfer soup to a blender (or use an immersion blender in the pot) and blend until smooth and creamy.
- Return soup to the pot and reheat gently.
- Add Bacon and Season
- Stir in cooked bacon and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Serve with Garnishes
- Ladle soup into bowls, swirl in a spoonful of the remaining cream, and top with reserved asparagus tips.
- Serve hot with crusty bread, if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, roast the asparagus at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes before adding it to the soup.
- If you don’t have heavy cream, you can substitute with full-fat coconut milk for a similar richness.
- Leftover soup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 40