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Recipe for Fresh Green Asparagus Velouté with Whipped Cream

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time45 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time1 hr 5 mins

Here is a creamy and delicious recipe for fresh green asparagus soup with whipped cream, the quintessential spring soup.

For the green asparagus soup
 800 Green asparagus
 50 Vegetable broth
 2 Shallot
 2 Butter
 20 Liquid cream
For the whipped cream to accompany the asparagus soup.
 15 Very cold liquid cream
 1 Smoked salmon
 1 Chopped chives
 Pepper
 1 pinch Salt
For optional decoration of the asparagus velouté.
 Chives
Directions
1

Cut the asparagus into pieces about 1 cm long. In a skillet, melt the butter and sauté the chopped shallots, then add the asparagus. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, pour in the vegetable broth and cook for 10 to 15 minutes. Blend everything finely and add the liquid cream. Blend again and check the seasoning.

2

Whip the very cold liquid cream until it forms peaks, add the chopped chives, pepper, and the smoked salmon cut into small pieces. Season lightly with salt after tasting. Set aside in the refrigerator.

3

Divide the warm soup into 4 bowls, top with a cold dollop of salmon-flavored whipped cream, and garnish with 2 sprigs of chives.

4

To finish, enjoy your meal.

Nutrition Facts

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Serving size

4

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