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Green asparagus cream soup with shrimp

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Ingredients for 4 servings:

  • 12 shrimp(s), frozen, ready to cook
  • 200 g potatoes, peeled, washed and cut into small pieces
  • ½ liter of milk
  • 1 kg green asparagus, washed, woody ends trimmed
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 200 g whipped cream
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions

Working time approx. 10 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 25 minutes; Total time approx. 35 minutes

Bring the potatoes, 200 ml water, and milk to a boil. Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes. Slice 6 asparagus stalks diagonally into thin slices. Cut the remaining asparagus into pieces and add to the potatoes. Simmer for about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a pan. Fry the asparagus slices for 2 minutes. Add the shrimp and fry everything for another 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Purée the soup finely and stir in the cream. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Serve the soup with the asparagus and shrimp.

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Written by John Myers

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