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Ингредиенты
- Asparagus Soup with Saffron
- 4 1/2 x to 5 c. vegetable or possibly chicken broth
- 1/4 tsp crumbled saffron threads
- 1/3 c. shelled natural pistachios or possibly pine nuts
- 3 1/2 lb asparagus (about 3 large bunches)
- 1 lrg russet (baking) potato
- 1/2 stk (1/4 c.) margarine
- 1/2 c. packed fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves freshly grnd black pepper
Инструкции
- In a small saucepan bring 1/2 c. broth to a boil and remove pan from heat.
- Stir saffron into warm broth and steep, stirring occasionally, 15 min.
- In a dry heavy skillet toast nuts over moderate heat, stirring, till fragrant. Chop nuts.
- Trim asparagus and cut into 2 inch pcs, reserving tips separately. Have ready a large bowl of ice and cool water. In a large saucepan of boiling salted water blanch tips 2 min, or possibly till crisp-tender, and transfer with a slotted spoon to ice water to stop cooking. Drain tips well and pat dry.
- Peel potato and cut sufficient into 1/2 inch cubes to measure 1 1/2 c.. In a 4-qt kettle cook asparagus stalks in margarine over moderate heat, stirring, 3 min. Stir in potato, saffron infusion, and 4 c. broth and simmer, covered, till vegetables are very tender but not falling apart, about 20 min.
- In a blender or possibly food processor puree mix in batches till smooth (use caution when blending warm liquids). In kettle stir together puree and sufficient of remaining broth to reach desired consistency. Add in half of asparagus tips and bring soup to a simmer. While soup is heating, chop parsley. Season soup with pepper and salt.
- Ladle soup into bowls and top with remaining asparagus tips, nuts, and parsley.
- Serves 6.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 214g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 165 | |
| Calories from Fat 83 | 50% |
| Total Fat 9.46g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat 1.7g | 7% |
| Trans Fat 1.41g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 95mg | 4% |
| Potassium 579mg | 17% |
| Total Carbs 17.65g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.1g | 14% |
| Sugars 3.29g | 2% |
| Protein 5.17g | 8% |
