Creamy Asparagus Soup with Lime Crème Fraîche
Brighten up asparagus soup with a drizzle of citrus-spiked crème fraîche.
Photography by Kate Mathis
Recipe by Jake Cohen
Start of Finish: 25 minutes | Servings: 5 cups |
Ingredients
2 tbsp. butter
2 lb. asparagus, trimmed and chopped
1 shallot, finely chopped
3 cups chicken stock
1 tsp. fresh lime zest plus 1 tbsp. juice
1/2 cup crème fraîche
Chopped fresh chives, for garnish
Preparation
In large saucepan, melt butter over medium. Add asparagus and shallot. Cook, stirring often, until tender, 5 minutes. Add stock; bring to a simmer. In blender, puree asparagus mixture with lime juice; season. Divide among bowls. In bowl, whisk crème fraîche and lime zest; season. Top soup with lime crème fraîche and chives.
