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Asparagus, Lemon, and Mint Soup
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fromgardentosoupbowl.com
"This soup is easy to make. Asparagus has a strong flavor by itself, so I chose to add a few mint leaves and lemon zest to give it a wonderfully fresh aroma!"
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Ingredients
35 m servings 173Original recipe yields 2 servings
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Directions
{{model.addEditText}} Print- Cut tips from 6 asparagus spears, about 1 1/2 inches from the top; reserve for garnish later. Chop the remaining asparagus into chunks.
- Heat olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat; cook and stir shallot in the hot oil until softened, about 3 minutes. Add chopped asparagus; season with mint, salt, and pepper. Cook until asparagus are slightly tender, about 3 minutes.
- Pour chicken stock into asparagus mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until asparagus are tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Stir in lemon zest.
- Blend soup using a hand blender or a food processor until smooth.
- Bring a small pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook asparagus tips in the boiling water until just turning bright green, about 2 minutes. Strain asparagus tips and run under cold water to stop the cooking process. Garnish soup with asparagus tips and hard-boiled egg.
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- Cook's Note:
- You may substitute a leek for the shallot, if desired.
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Most helpful positive review
5/12/2013
Mint adds an unusual and tasty addition. I made this exactly as written- perhaps a first. I seldom use AR recipes with no reviews, but had everything on hand for this, so I gave it a try. There ...
Most helpful critical review
4/5/2017
I added a diced chicken breast as well. Three people liked it, but my husband was not keen about the egg in it.
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5/12/2013
Mint adds an unusual and tasty addition. I made this exactly as written- perhaps a first. I seldom use AR recipes with no reviews, but had everything on hand for this, so I gave it a try. There ...
5/27/2013
I made exactly as written, including the hard boiled egg. It was delicious and so easy to make! I thought the egg was an unusual touch but it gave it a nice flavor (and added protein). I loved...
5/19/2013
Loved it. I used some scallions instead of shallot because that is what I had on hand. I didn't add the hard boiled egg, but I would. Fresh mint and lemon are a wonderful combination. Very f...
12/8/2014
The lemon and mint combination worked well with the asparagus. I skipped the egg and substituted some diced ham.
5/22/2014
Turned out pretty good! I had to modify the recipe slightly as I didn't have a lemon and substituted it with a lime. I also added a dash of red pepper flakes for a little zing. Then at the end I...
12/11/2018
When I make this, I cut the tips off of all of the spears and set aside. When the soup has cooked and I've blended it, I return the soup to heat and add the tips for about 5 minutes along with ...
11/28/2018
I love how quick, easy and absolutely delicious this soup is! I used vegetable stock instead of chicken, and added half a cup of cream at the end. Used cubed Canadian bacon as a garnish.
5/27/2018
Forgot the lemon. Made the soup for 16 retired old men, and 4 others. The mint was fresh from my garden. Everyone loved it.