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Gordon Ramsay Asparagus Soup Recipe

A creamy and flavorful asparagus soup perfect for a light lunch or starter, crafted with fresh ingredients and simple techniques.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: British
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Butter
  • 30 g butter
Garlic
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
Yellow Onion or Shallots
  • 120 g yellow onion or shallots, diced
Asparagus
  • 1.1 kg fresh asparagus, trimmed and chopped
Vegetable or Chicken Broth
  • 720 ml vegetable broth or chicken broth
Heavy Cream
  • 180 ml heavy cream
Lemon Juice
  • 5 ml fresh lemon juice
Salt and Black Pepper
  • to taste Salt and black pepper
Chives
  • for garnish Fresh chopped chives
Olive Oil
  • for drizzling Extra virgin olive oil
Croutons
  • optional Croutons

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and onion; cook 4–6 minutes until softened.
  2. Stir in chopped asparagus. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer 10–15 minutes until asparagus is tender.
  4. Remove from heat and blend until smooth.
  5. Stir in cream and lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  6. Warm gently over low heat before serving. Ladle into bowls and top with chives, a drizzle of olive oil, and croutons if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSodium: 600mg

Notes

For a richer flavor, add a splash of white wine during cooking.

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