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Products used in this recipe Asparagus and Avocado Soup Yield: 12 Servings (10 fl. oz.) Yield: 12 Servings (10 fl. oz.)
This deliciously green soup is full of healthy fat and vegetables. It's a great option to transition from summer to fall on your seasonal menu.
Ingredient
Weight
Measure
Simplot Simple Goodness™: Asparagus, Cuts & Tips
2 1/2 lb.
Simplot Harvest Fresh® Avocados: Avocado Pulp, Frozen
2 lb.
Asparagus, fresh, flash steamed
12 each
Butter
4 oz.
Yellow onion, finely diced
8 oz.
Garlic, fresh minced
2 Tbsp.
Vegetable stock
80 fl. oz.
Heavy cream
12 fl. oz.
Sea salt
1 tsp.
Pepper, fresh ground, to taste
1 pinch
Sour cream, to garnish
1/4 cup
Pepitas, toasted for garnish
1/4 cup
Preparation Instructions: Step 1
Thaw asparagus and avocado pulp according to package instructions.
Step 2
Prepare fresh asparagus for garnish. Hold for service.
Step 3
In a large 6-quart stockpot melt butter and sweat diced onions for 5 minutes over medium heat. Add garlic and stock, bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Add asparagus and return to a simmer. Purée with an immersion blender until smooth. Add cream and avocado, return to a simmer for 10 minutes. Taste, add salt and pepper. Ladle soup into serving bowls and garnish each serving with asparagus spears, sour cream and pepitas.
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