Asparagus Vichyssoise Recipe

Asparagus Vichyssoise Recipe

Ingredients

• Serving Size : 8
• 2 pounds fresh asparagus – cut into spears
• 3 1/4 cups water – divided
• 2 large potatoes – (1 Lb.) peeled and d
• 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
• 3/4 cup skim milk
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
• lemon rind strips – optional

Method

1. Clean asparagus and cut into 1 inch pieces.
2. Combine asparagus and 1/4 cup water in a 3 quart casserole.
3. Cover with plastic wrap, turn back one corner to vent and microwave on high for 5 minutes.
4. Let stand 3 minutes.
5. Add remaining 3 cups water, potatoes and bouillon granules to asparagus Mixture.
6. Cover with plastic and vent.
7. Microwave at high for 10 minutes stirring once.
8. Reduce power to medium and microwave 15 to 18 minutes.
9. Let mixture cool slightly.
10. Pour about 1/3 of mixture into processor and process until smooth.
11. Transfer mixture to a large bowl.
12. Repeat procedure with remaining asparagus mixture.
13. Stir in milk, salt and pepper.
14. Cover and chill about 8 hours.
15. Stir well before serving.
16. Garnish with lemon rind strips.

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