Asparagus Chowder
I bought some Asparagus on sale at Fry's for a very good price. but I knew it was just a bit to old to enjoy the way we like it prepared, so I decided it was a great deal to buy to use for Asparagus soup/Chowder.
I found the easiest recipe on the internet! I have to admit I have never cooked with Leeks before and let me tell you there was nothing to be afraid of.
If I wasn't shooting for a vegetarian dish this would be wonderful
with
Ingredients
- 2 medium Leeks white part only, cleaned and chopped (about 2 1/2 cups)
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 4 cups Vegetable Stock
- 1 pound New potatoes unpeeled, cut into 1/3 to 1/4 inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
- 2 pounds Asperagas cleaned and trimmed
- 1/2 teaspoon Fresh ground Black pepper
- 1/4 cup Half-and-half
- 1/4 cup Parsley finely chopped (optional) I didn't use the parsley
Preparation
2. Add the stock, potatoes, salt, and thyme. Cover and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer until the potatoes can be easily pierced with a fork, about 15 minutes.
3. Add the asparagus and pepper and simmer uncovered until the asparagus are cooked, about 10 minutes.
4. Transfer half the solids to a blender or food processor. Add the half-and-half and puree until smooth. Return this mixture to the pot and bring to a simmer over low heat. Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
Notes: This soup can be refrigerated for 2 days. Reheat gently before serving.
Chowder is also very good made with chicken stock.
Serves 6 as a first course, 4 as a light entree
Preparation time: 20 to 30 minutes Cooking time: 30 to 35 minutes
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i have a recipe similar to this sitting here waiting for me to make it!!! it sounds yummy! i just never seem to have enough asparagus sitting around long enough...we eat it as soon as we get it home!
I will have to try it now!!!!
Oh that sounds delicious! Must try it soon. Thank you :)
I used leeks for the first time a year ago, and they are just like giant green onions, only dirtier. I loved the flavor that they gave to my swedish meatballs. By the way, I have made 2 homemade soups lately-- squash soup and split pea. Both turned out wonderfully. Your asparagus chowder would be perfect for a snowy (actually snow flurry) day like today. Love ya!
Yum. That does look delicious!
I miss real food... =[
Mmm...I love asparagus. The soup sounds yummy. I've never cooked with leeks before either.
I wish I had someone to cook for me all of the time. I'm still in the 'cooking is a big pain' stage. =) I only occationally enjoy it. Tell Sarah that she is lucky to have you make yummy food like this for her all of the time! Love you!
This looks REALLY good! I love recipes that are a bit different and not much is made with aspargus!
Thanks for posting it :D
That sounds yummy! If I were to throw it out to my family, I'd get boo's but I'm sure once tasted, the minds would change.
I just tried this recipe and have a steaming pot of delicious chowder on my stove. Thanks for sharing the recipe! I'm really going to enjoy a bowl of this on this cold snow encrusted evening.
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