Asparagus Vichyssoise
Yield
8 servingsPrep
30 minCook
30 minReady
60 minLow Fat, Fat-Free, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | pounds |
asparagus
fresh spears |
|
| 3 ¼ | cups |
water
divided |
|
| 1 | pound |
potatoes
peeled & diced |
|
| 2 | teaspoons |
chicken bouillon, powdered
|
|
| ¾ | cup |
milk, skim
|
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| ⅛ | teaspoon |
white pepper
|
|
| 1 | x |
lemon zest
strips, optional |
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 907.2 | g |
asparagus
fresh spears |
|
| 769 | ml |
water
divided |
|
| 453.6 | g |
potatoes
peeled & diced |
|
| 1E+1 | ml |
chicken bouillon, powdered
|
|
| 177 | ml |
milk, skim
|
|
| 1.3 | ml |
salt
|
|
| 0.6 | ml |
white pepper
|
|
| 1 | x |
lemon zest
strips, optional |
*
|
Directions
Clean a sparagus & cut into 1 inch pieces. Combine asparagus & ¼ cup water in a 3 quart casserole. Cover with plastic wrap, turn back one corner to vent & microwave on high for 5 Min. Let stand 3 min.
Add remaining 3 cups water, potatoes & bouillon granules to asparagus mixture. Cover with plastic & vent. Microwave at High for 10 Min., stirring once. Reduce power to medium & microwave 15 To 18 Min.
Let mixture cool slightly. Pour about ⅓ of mixture into processor & process until smooth. Transfer mixture to a large bowl. Repeat procedure with remaining asparagus mixture.
Stir in milk, salt & pepper. Cover & chill about 8 hours. Stir well before serving. Garnish with lemon rind strips.
