Serves 6


Grilled Asparagus Soup

  • Prep Time 20 Minutes
  • Cooking Time 35 Min
  • Method Direct Heat

Ingredients

  • 1Kg Asparagus Spears, Tough Ends Removed
  • 6 To 8 Spring Onion
  • 1/3 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 4 Cups Chicken Stock
  • 2 Cups Tightly Packed Baby Spinach Leaves
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/4 Cup Thick Cream
  • 2 Teaspoons Finely Chopped Fresh Tarragon
  • Salt

Nutrition

Instructions

  1. Place The Asparagus And Spring Onion In A Large Bowl And Coat With The Olive Oil. Grill Them Over Direct Medium Heat (180°C To 230°C) Until They Are Marked By The Grill But Not Dark, 4 To 6 Minutes, Turning Once. Keep The Lid Closed As Often As Possible During Grilling. Transfer To A Cutting Board And Cut Into 5Cm Lengths And Place In A Gbs Wok.
  2. Add The Chicken Stock, Spinach, And Pepper To The Wok. Bring The Mixture To A Boil Over High Heat, And Then Simmer For 4 To 5 Minutes. Using A Slotted Spoon, Transfer The Vegetables To A Food Processor And Puree Them. Return The Pureed Vegetables To The Wok And Mix Well. Whisk In The Cream And Tarragon. Simmer The Soup For 3 To 5 Minutes, But Do Not Let It Boil. Season With Salt To Taste. Serve Warm.