Luna Park Asparagus Soup

By á-174942

Ingredients

• FRIED ASPARAGUS:
• 1/2 onion chopped
• 1 large baking potato peeled, chopped
• 1 tablespoon butter or oil
• 2 1/2 pounds asparagus diagonally cut
• Water as needed
• 1 bunch spinach - (abt 1 lb) stemmed
• Salt to taste
• Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon vinegar (optional)
• 3 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley for garnish
• 3 asparagus spears
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 egg beaten
• 1/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
• Oil for frying

Preparation

Step 1

Saute onion and potato in butter in large saucepan over medium heat until onion is soft, 6 to 8 minutes. Add asparagus and saute until bright green in color, 3 to 4 minutes. Add enough water to reach level of 1/2- to 1-inch above asparagus. Bring to boil and simmer 20 minutes.

Transfer potato-asparagus mixture to blender and puree in batches until smooth. Divide spinach and puree in batches with potato-asparagus puree until blended and smooth. Strain soup through sieve.

Return to saucepan and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 to 10 minutes. Add salt, pepper and vinegar to taste. Garnish with Fried Asparagus and parsley.

For the Fried Asparagus: Dredge asparagus in flour, dip in beaten egg and roll in bread crumbs. Heat enough oil to cover asparagus in skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus and fry until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove with spatula and drain on paper towel. Cut spears on bias into thirds.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Each serving, with Fried Asparagus: 361 calories; 210 mg sodium; 62 mg cholesterol; 23 grams fat; 17 grams carbohydrates; 24 grams protein; 1.81 grams fiber.