Monday, March 12, 2012

Creamy Asparagus Lemon Soup: A Winter & Summer's Day Favorite!



We are nearing the start of some beautiful summer Los Angeles days and nights...but that doesn't mean we are completely free of cold days. As evidenced by the rain a few weeks back, and the few days of insane wind throughout the Southland, there's still some time to do comfy, yummy winter day things - like cooking and eating yummy warm weather soups.


I found a perfect soup recipe the other day that will satisfy you in cold AND warm SoCal days. Our good friend Alex Thomopoulos - a chef based in Los Angeles - has shared Creamy Asparagus Lemon Soup with us. The soup is creamy yet light, and hearty yet light on your tummy. It's great for your stomach because it's gluten-free and vegan - and most importantly it tastes amazing.

Here is part of the recipe. For more, make sure to check out Alex's creations at Against The Grain.

Ingredients:
2 bunches of asparagus
1 large yellow onion (or 2 small); sliced thin
1 clove of garlic; smashed
6 cups of water or veggie stock
2 TBSP Lemon juice
2 TBSP Olive Oil
Salt to season

**1 jalepeno; seeded and diced fine can be used as a garnish along with a wedge of lemon.**

Method
In a large sauce pan, over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the onions and sweat until they are translucent; about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and asparagus and cook for 2 more minutes. Then add your water or stock. It should just cover the veggies, if it doesn’t add a little more liquid. Cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the asparagus is soft.

Head over to Alex' blog to check out the rest of the recipe!

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