Asparagus Soup Spargelsuppe Recipe

Ingredients for Asparagus Soup Spargelsuppe

• 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• Salt Water
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons dry white wine
• 4 ounces diced ham
• 1 tablespoon butter

How to Make Asparagus Soup Spargelsuppe

1. Trim and cut the asparagus into 1-inch pieces. Gently scrape the tough ends of the stalks with a vegetable peeler if necessary.
2. In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon sugar.
3. Add the asparagus to the boiling water and simmer gently for 20 minutes, or until tender.
4. Remove the asparagus from the heat and carefully stir in the heavy cream.
5. Temper the lightly beaten egg yolks by slowly whisking in a small amount of the hot soup. Then, gradually add the tempered egg yolk mixture to the soup, stirring constantly.
6. Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir in the lemon juice and white wine.
7. In a separate small skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the diced ham and fry until crispy.
8. Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle the crispy ham on top of each serving.
9. Serve the soup immediately.