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Celebrate spring with asparagus soup
Published: 4/21/2012 9:36 PM
Last Modified: 4/21/2012 9:38 PM

Oklahomans know that we need to appreciate these crisp, spring days and nights while we have them.

So, for the chilly evenings, consider making a soup from the fresh ingredients that are available this time of year.

Here’s a recipe for asparagus soup that would be great for those nippy nights.

And, as bonus, it’s green so it’s the perfect soup for Earth Day on Sunday.

Cold-Spring-Night Asparagus Soup

1 large leek, pale green a white parts only
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 garlic clove, smashed
Kosher salt and black pepper
4 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
1 pound asparagus, trimmed
12 cilantro sprigs
6 fresh dill sprigs
sour cream for serving

1. Slice the leeks crosswise and rinse under cold running water.

2. Melt the butter in a large heavy saucepan until the foam subsides. Cook the leek and garlic with ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the leek is soft but not browned, about 6 minutes. Add the stock and bring to a boil.

3. Cut the asparagus into 2-inch pieces, then add to the stock. Cook until tender, 6 to 10 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the cilantro and dill. Transfer to a blender in batches and blend until smooth. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Serve topped with a dollop of the source cream.

- adapted from The Farm, rustic recipes for a year of incredible food by Ian Knauer.

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Food Writer Nicole Marshall Middleton joined the Tulsa World in May 1993 after graduating from Oklahoma State University. She has covered crime, city government and general assignment beats during that time - but mostly crime. But when she isn’t at work, Nicole is a devoted food hobbyist. She enjoys meal planning and cooking with her husband, Steve, every day of the week and on holidays it’s a family affair. When the opportunity to become the food writer at the Tulsa World presented itself in the summer of 2011, Nicole jumped at it. She is excited to explore a new side of Tulsa and make the transition from crime to cuisine. .

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