Asparagus Soup with Lemon Crème Fraîche
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- Served Person: Makes 6 first-course servings
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
- 1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
- 1/4 cup crã¨me fraã®che or sour cream
- Carbohydrate 13 g(4%)
- Cholesterol 25 mg(8%)
- Fat 10 g(15%)
- Fiber 4 g(17%)
- Protein 4 g(9%)
- Saturated Fat 6 g(30%)
- Sodium 541 mg(23%)
- Calories 144
Preparation Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots; sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Add asparagus and coriander; stir 1 minute. Add vegetable broth and simmer until asparagus is tender, about 5 minutes. Cool slightly. Working in batches, puree soup in blender. Strain into same pan, pressing on solids to release liquid. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm. Stir crème fraîche, lemon juice, and lemon peel in small bowl. Divide soup among bowls. Top with dollop of lemon crème fraîche and serve.
Preparation Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots; sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Add asparagus and coriander; stir 1 minute. Add vegetable broth and simmer until asparagus is tender, about 5 minutes. Cool slightly. Working in batches, puree soup in blender. Strain into same pan, pressing on solids to release liquid. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm. Stir crème fraîche, lemon juice, and lemon peel in small bowl. Divide soup among bowls. Top with dollop of lemon crème fraîche and serve.
