Creamy Asparagus, Basil, and Crème Fraîche Velouté

Name: Creamy Asparagus, Basil, and Crème Fraîche Velouté
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 680 grams asparagus, trimmed and diced; 5 larges basil leaves, plus extra for serving; 2 Tbsps crème fraîche, plus extra for serving; 2 servings Freshly cracked black pepper; 2 servings Salt; 1 extra large shallot, chopped; 473 milliliters vegetable broth

Creamy Asparagus, Basil, and Crème Fraîche Velouté might be just the side dish you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains approximately 8g of protein, 3g of fat, and a total of 112 calories. This recipe covers 24% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 2. A mixture of freshly cracked pepper, vegetable broth, crème fraîche, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 15 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, primal, and vegetarian diet.

Instructions

Heat the butter or olive oil in a medium soup pot over medium-low heat.

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Olive Oil

Butter

Soup

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Pot

Add the shallot and sauté until soft and fragrant, 5 to 6 minutes, stirring often.

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Shallot

Add the asparagus and vegetable broth and season with salt and pepper. Cover the pot, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and cook until the asparagus is very tender: 10 to 12 minutes.

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Salt And Pepper

Vegetable Broth

Asparagus

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Pot

Transfer the soup to a blender, and add the basil and crème fraîche. Purée until completely smooth. Ladle into bowls, and top with a dollop of crème fraîche and a chiffonade of fresh basil.

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Creme Fraiche