Asparagus Bisque with Curry and Crème Fraîche

Asparagus Bisque with Curry and Crème Fraîche
The recipe Asparagus Bisque with Curry and Crème Fraîche could satisfy your Indian craving in approximately 45 minutes. This recipe covers 19% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 6 servings with 137 calories, 6g of protein, and 8g of fat each. Head to the store and pick up asparagus, water, curry powder, and a few other things to make it today. It works well as a rather inexpensive soup. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, primal, and vegetarian diet.

Instructions

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Bring 4 1/2 cups water, sliced leeks, and 3/4 teaspoon curry powder to boil in medium pot over medium-high heat. Boil 5 minutes.
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Add asparagus. Reduce heat to medium; cover and simmer until asparagus is tender, about 15 minutes. Cool slightly. Set aside 2 tablespoons crème fraîche; stir remaining crème fraîche, 4 tablespoons chopped dill, and 3/4 teaspoon curry powder into soup. Puree in batches in blender until smooth. Strain soup into large bowl. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until cold, about 4 hours, or up to 1 day.
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Divide chilled asparagus bisque among 6 bowls. Top each with 1 teaspoon crème fraîche.
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Sprinkle with remaining chopped fresh dill and whole pink peppercorns, if desired.
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Recommended wine: Gruener Veltliner, Riesling, Sparkling Rose

Indian works really well with Gruener Veltliner, Riesling, and Sparkling rosé. The best wine for Indian food will depending on the dish, of course, but these picks can be served chilled and have some sweetness to complement the spiciness and complex flavors of a wide variety of traditional dishes. One wine you could try is Laurenz V Charming Gruner Veltliner. It has 5 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 28 dollars.
Laurenz V Charming Gruner Veltliner
Laurenz V Charming Gruner Veltliner
Aromas of ripe apples and a typical Veltliner spiciness marry to create a fascinatingfruit bouquet. On the palate, the wine is soft and juicy, supported by a fine fruitacidity. Very harmonious, allowing for perfectly smooth drinking. Simply charming!
DifficultyMedium
Ready In45 m.
Servings6
Health Score58
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