Side dishe for 4
Asparagus Soup
Asparagus and shallot simmer in water, then blend with butter and cream into a smooth, gentle soup.
$3.71for 4 servings
$0.93 per serving$3.71 for 4
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- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
FrenchVegetarianGluten-freeLow-carbBudgetSide dishesLunchesCold-weather comfortWinterSpring
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Asparagus$3.49/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $1.57Typical price |
| Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.54Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Whipped or light cream$0.20/oz typical | 5 oz | $1.00Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.71 | |
Ingredients
- 12 thick asparagus spears
- 2 cups water
- 1 shallot
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 5/8 cup whipping or light cream
- salt (optional)
Steps
- Trim and cut the asparagus and shallot during 8 minutes of preparation.
- Melt the butter in a 4-quart pot over medium heat and cook the shallot for 5 minutes.
- Add the asparagus, water, and salt, then cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth for 7 minutes, using care with the hot liquid.
- Stir in the cream and warm the soup for 5 minutes without boiling.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Ingredient list based on the Wikibooks Cookbook (CC BY-SA 4.0). Steps and description written by Salefork.
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