Asparagus Vichyssoise

Asparagus Vichyssoise

Asparagus Vichyssoise

Servings:*

6 Cups

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds fresh asparagus, 1/2 cup asparagus tips reserved
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 4 shallots, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 large russet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 4 cups boiling water
  • 4 teaspoons Minor's Chicken Base
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
Serve from a bowl placed into a larger bowl of ice or ice bowl for a spectacular presentation.

Directions

  1. Break off tough ends of asparagus as far down as stalk snaps easily; discard. Wash thoroughly. Remove scales if sandy or tough; cut stalks into 1-inch lengths. Blanch reserved asparagus tips in boiling salted water until crisp tender, about 1 minute; drain and place on paper towel. Melt butter in heavy 4-quart Dutch oven over medium heat; saute shallots and garlic until tender. Add boiling water, chicken base, asparagus, and potato; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until potato cubes are tender, about 15 minutes; add chopped chives. Puree (1 1/2 cups) vegetable mixture in blender and transfer into large bowl; repeat 3 times. Stir in buttermilk, salt and white pepper. Allow soup to cool, uncovered, at room temperature for 1 hour; cover and refrigerate until chilled (4-6 hours) or overnight. Transfer soup to tureen or ice bowl. Cut asparagus tips into fine threads and use to garnish top of soup.
* Recipes created for given quantity. Changes to quantities are for planning purposes only and have not been tested.