Tagged: Asparagus

Asparagus Soup 0

Cream of Asparagus Soup

For this recipe, eat the top half of four pounds and save the stalks for soup. A great way to stretch your food dollars. Ingredients: 2 pounds of green asparagus 1 large onion, chopped 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 5 to 6 cups of chicken broth 1/2 cup crème fraîche or heavy cream 1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste Method: Cut tips from 12 asparagus...

Roasted Asparagus with Cheese 0

Roasted Asparagus with Cheese

Simple and delicious, blue cheese adds tanginess to this mild spring vegetable. Ingredients: 1 lb. asparagus 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 cup crumbled blue cheese, Parmesan or other cheese (optional) Method: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, toss the asparagus and olive oil. Pour asparagus and oil into a nonstick pan and top with cheese. Bake 15 to 20 minutes. Serves...