White Asparagus Arugula Soup

Get ready to slurp your way into springtime bliss with a bowl of White Asparagus Arugula Soup. It’s so good, it’ll have you licking the bowl clean! Let’s talk about the unsung hero of this dish: white asparagus. Forget the green stuff you’re used to; we’re talking about the pale, elegant cousin that’s a delicacy in its own right.

White asparagus isn’t just your average veggie. It’s a flavor powerhouse that’s as versatile as it is delicious. White asparagus has a slightly nutty taste and a tender texture that melts in your mouth. It’s no wonder this seasonal gem is a favorite among foodies. White asparagus is at its prime in the spring, making it the perfect star of our soup show.

Create a stock from the white asparagus peels:

This isn’t your ordinary asparagus soup. I’ve kicked things up a notch with a dash of citrusy goodness.  The first step is to create a stock from the asparagus peels. They are boiled with orange juice and peel, butter, salt, pepper, and a hint of sugar. this creates a fragrant, flavorful stock that’s out of this world. Add in some diced potatoes for extra oomph.  Now you’ve got a soup base that’s as luxurious as it is comforting.

Now, here comes the fun part. Blend in creamy mascarpone to create a velvety-smooth texture. And the finishing touch? A dollop of mascarpone mixed with orange zest on top for a burst of citrusy freshness.

So go ahead, grab a spoon, and dive into a bowl of White Asparagus Arugula Soup that’s as elegant as it is delicious. With each spoonful, you’ll taste the flavors of springtime.  A perfect way to welcome the season in style!

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White Asparagus Arugula Soup

Course Soup

Cuisine German

Keyword arugula soup, spring recipes, white asparagus arugula soup, white asparagus recipe, white asparagus soup

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Servings 6

Author Lora Wiley-Lennartz

Ingredients

• 1 lbs white asparagus
• 1 orange
• 6 cups water
• 2 tablespoons butter divided
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• pinch sugar
• 1 white potato
• 2 cups chopped fresh arugula
• 1 shallot
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 9 oz mascarpone
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Peel asparagus.
2. Chop into pieces.
3. Cut the orange in half. Scrape a large peel off one of the halves. Zest the other half.
4. Juice the orange halves.
5. Add 6 cups water, the asparagus peels, orange peel and juice, 1 tablespoon of butter kosher salt and sugar to a pot.
6. Bring to a boil. Turn the heat down and simmer for 20 minutes.
7. Peel and dice the potato.
8. Strain the orange and asparagus peels reserving the liquid in the pot.
9. Boil the white asparagus, potato and arugula in the broth for about 15 minutes.
10. Peel and dice the shallot. Fry in the remaining butter until translucent.
11. Pour in the wine and reduce by half. Add to the pot.
12. Finely puree the asparagus and potatoes in the stock.
13. Stir in 3/4 of the mascarpone.
14. Cook for another 5 minutes.
15. Season with salt, pepper and sugar if needed.
16. Mix the remaining mascarpone with the orange zest.
17. Distribute the soup into 4 bowls.
18. Top each with a dollop of the orange mascarpone and serve.

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