Asparagus Soup

Nothing goes to waste in this kitchen. The rich, velvety asparagus soup is a testament to resourcefulness, crafted from the trimmed ends saved after preparing an elegant asparagus mille-feuille. These humble scraps are gently simmered, then blended into a smooth purée before being meticulously sieved for an impeccable texture. The true magic happens with the addition of finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano, its umami depth transforming the soup into a luxurious emulsion—creamy, savory, and utterly indulgent. To serve, the soup is crowned with delicate crumbles of tangy feta, whisper-thin shavings of fresh asparagus, and a scattering of toasted crushed pistachios for nutty crunch. A final flourish of bright lemon zest cuts through the richness, bringing balance and a burst of freshness to every spoonful. This dish is more than just soup—it’s a celebration of ingenuity, where every scrap is honored, and every flavor sings in harmony.

Asparagus Soup

Course: Appetizer, Soup
Cuisine: French
Keyword: asparagus, aspèrge
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
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Servings: 6
Calories: 115kcal
Cost: $5
Nothing goes to waste in this kitchen…
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Equipment

  • 1 High powered blender
  • 1 Saucepan
  • 1 Frying pan
  • 1 chinois
  • 1 Large ladle
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Rubber spatula
  • 1 Mandoline
  • 1 Microplane zester

Ingredients

Cooking Asparagus

Soup

  • 600 g Strained asparagus juice
  • 40 g Parmigiano reggiano
  • 40 g Butter or heavy cream to taste

Garnishing

  • 250 g Cooked asparagus Recipe
  • 50 g Raw asparagus shavings
  • 150 g Feta cheese or goat cheese cubed
  • 25 g Parmesan shavings
  • 30 g Toasted and crushed pistachios
  • 1 ea. Lemon zest

Instructions

Cooking Asparagus

  • Wash and cook asparagus ends (some tops can also be added) in chicken stock or heavily salted water for 25 minutes. Drain.
  • Mix cooked asparagus in an high powered blender.
  • Pass through a chinois or fine strainer.

Soup

  • Blend the strained asparagus juice with the cheese and fat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Garnishing

  • Make a few paper thin raw asparagus shavings using the mandoline. Keep them in cold water. Meanwhile, chop cooked asparagus.
  • Give a quick sautée to the chopped asparagus with some fat. Season with salt and pepper; keep warm.

Plating

  • Spoon out some sautéed asparagus and feta cubes in each warm serving bowl.
  • Right before serving, give the hot soup an emulsion, and pour in serving bowls. Top the soup with asparagus shavings, lemon zest and some crushed pistachios.

Storage

  • Asparagus soup can be stored for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. It can also be frozen. In this case, and upon the soup is thawed a day prior to serve, reheat it and blend.

Nutrition

Serving: 100g | Calories: 115kcal

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