Green Asparagus velvety soup
Courtesy of Chef Olivier Roellinger |
INGREDIENTS (6 serving)
1 bunch of green asparagus (600 g)
1,5 liter of water
1 tsp coarse salt
1 tsp "Gallo" spices mix
75g soy cream (for cooking)
100g asparagus stock
DIRECTIONS
Cut asparagus hard stems (remove 2 cm).
Trim the little leaves from the stems, but leave them whole and unpeeled.
In a large pan, bring water, salt and Gallo spices mix to a boil.
Cook asparagus for 10 to 15 minutes, drain and then put it immediatly in iced water.
Keep the asparagus stock. Cut the asparagus stems about 1/3 of the way down, and keep the tender tips for presentation.
Mix the stems with 100g of stock, and 75g of soy cooking cream.
PRESENTATION
Serve the velvety soup in a boil, decorate with asparagus tips, parsley leaves, and a dash of spices mix.