(Web Exclusive) Round 2 : Cream of Asparagus Soup
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give (Web Exclusive) Round 2 : Cream of Asparagus Soup a try. This recipe makes 4 servings with 638 calories, 21g of protein, and 38g of fat each. This recipe covers 30% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have canned tomatoes, salt, balsamic vinegar, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It will be a hit at your Autumn event. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 17 minutes. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Asparagus In The Round, Roasted Tomato Soup with a Spider Web Topping, and Creamy Tomato Soup With Spider Web Topping.
Instructions
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Add the oil to a medium pot and heat over medium heat.
Add onions and asparagus stems and saute for 5 minutes. Stir in the milk and parsley and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 5 more minutes. Carefully pour into a blender and puree, or puree using a hand blender.
Pour back into pot through a fine mesh strainer and return the pot to medium heat.
Whisk in the potato soup and the sour cream, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then remove from the heat and serve.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Place the frozen pie crust onto a baking sheet. Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork and bake for 10 minutes.
Saute the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp.
Remove bacon and drain on a paper towel.
Add onion and asparagus tips to the skillet with the bacon fat and saute until tender, approximately 5 minutes.
In a large bowl whisk together ricotta, milk and eggs.
Add parsley, half the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.
Add asparagus and onion mixture and combine well.
Pour egg mixture into the prepared crust.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until filling has set and the tart is lightly browned on top.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
In a small bowl, toss the remaining tomatoes with the basil, balsamic vinegar and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Serve as garnish for tart.