Asparagus Soup
Cuisine: Indian
Author: EasyRecipes .
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 20 mins
Total time: 30 mins
Olive oil is rich in vitamin e (a potent antioxidant) and mono unsaturated fatty acids (mufa) that help to reduce the risk of heart diseases by lowering blood cholesterol levels.
Ingredients
  • 1 cup chopped asparagus
  • ½ cup chopped onions
  • ½ cup peeled and chopped potatoes
  • 1½ cups vegetable stock
  • ½ cup low-fat milk , 99.7% fat-free
  • 2 tsp oil , preferably
  • salt and to taste
  • To Serve
  • ½ tsp freshly crushed freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) powder
Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a non-stick pan, add the onions and sauté till they turn translucent.
  2. Add the potatoes and vegetable stock and bring to boil. Cover and cook over a slow flame till the potatoes are cooked.
  3. Add the asparagus and cook for a few more minutes.
  4. Cool the mixture and grind to a smooth purée in a blender.
  5. Pour the purée back into the pan, add the milk, salt and pepper and simmer for a few minutes.
  6. Add a little water if required to adjust the consistency of the soup.
  7. Serve hot sprinkled with freshly ground pepper.
Notes
VARIATION: PARSLEY SOUP
Substitute the asparagus with 1 cup of chopped parsley.
Recipe by Mithila.net at https://www.mithila.net/salads/soups/asparagus-soup-7281.html