Asparagus Chayote And White Bean Soup Recipes

PENNE WITH ASPARAGUS AND WHITE BEANS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions for al dente, adding the asparagus to the pot during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain the pasta and asparagus and run under cold water to cool; drain well.
• Meanwhile, put the onion in a medium bowl and cover with cold water; set aside for 10 minutes.
• Whisk together the olive oil, lemon zest and juice and 1/2 cup of the feta in a large bowl until well combined; season with salt and pepper. Add the pasta and asparagus, beans, parsley, dill and remaining 1/2 cup feta. Drain the onions, pat dry and add to the bowl. Toss everything together and season with salt and pepper.

WHITE ASPARAGUS SOUP

Steps:

• In a large soup pot, add the butter and melt it over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until it begins to soften and melt, but not until brown since you want the soup to maintain a light, creamy shade. Add the peeled white asparagus (it is an extremely fibrous vegetable so make sure to peel it before cooking), the broth and the wine. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and simmer until the asparagus is tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. Let the soup cool for about 5 minutes. Carefully add the soup, in batches, to a blender and puree. Return the soup to the pot over low heat. Add the half-and-half and season with salt and white pepper, to taste. Warm the soup until heated through. Ladle the soup into serving bowls and garnish with chervil before serving.
• In a large soup pot, add the butter and melt it over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until it begins to soften and melt, but not until brown since you want the soup to maintain a light, creamy shade. Add the peeled white asparagus (it is an extremely fibrous vegetable so make sure to peel it before cooking), the broth and the wine. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and simmer until the asparagus is tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. Let the soup cool for about 5 minutes. Carefully add the soup, in batches, to a blender and puree. Return the soup to the pot over low heat. Add the half-and-half and season with salt and white pepper, to taste. Warm the soup until heated through. Ladle the soup into serving bowls and garnish with chervil before serving.

CREAM OF WHITE ASPARAGUS SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, over medium heat, sauté onion and garlic in butter for 5 minutes or until translucent.
• Add chicken stock, asparagus tips and stems, potato, thyme, salt and pepper.
• Cover and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer until vegetables are soft, about 30 minutes.
• Remove asparagus tips and set aside.
• Allow soup to cool, then put in blender and blend till smooth.
• Return soup to saucepan, add reserved asparagus tips and cream and heat thoroughly.

CREAMY GINGER-ASPARAGUS SOUP

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering. Add shallot and ginger and cook until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add potato and 4 cups water. Season with salt and pepper and simmer until potatoes are just tender, 5 to 6 minutes.
• Add asparagus and continue to simmer until vegetables are tender, 8 to 10 minutes more. Reserve one cup liquid from pot and transfer the rest of the mixture to a blender; let cool slightly.
• Add cilantro and spinach to blender and purée until smooth, adding reserved broth as needed for desired consistency. Return soup to pot and stir in remaining 1/4 cup oil. Season with salt and pepper and serve warm or chilled, with a drizzle of oil, more pepper, and lemon wedges on the side.