by: Gerhild Fulson / Cookbook Author, Blogger, German Oma!
Unrivalled Asparagus Soup recipe! This Spargelsuppe has a secret way to intensify the flavor! The secret? ... Check below!
This soup uses green asparagus. In Germany, white asparagus is much more common. If you want to make this soup with the white variety, check "Oma says" below for extra tips.
To intensify the flavor,
The resulting broth ramps up the fresh taste of this wonderful spring veggie.
Grab your copy of Oma's favorite asparagus recipes in A is for Asparagus eCookbook.
Take a peek at all Oma's eCookbooks. They make sharing your German heritage a delicious adventure!
Most recipes using asparagus in Canada and the US assume you are using green asparagus. On the contrary, in Germany, for example, when asparagus is talked about, white asparagus is assumed.
So, when you're looking for asparagus recipes, you'll need to be aware of which country the recipe comes from.
If I happen to be able to buy white asparagus, I use the same asparagus soup recipe as below, except the asparagus needs to be peeled first.
Then, I take the peelings, together with the tough ends, and cook them. Then, I follow with the rest of the recipe.
I love it when I get to go back to Germany in the springtime. The markets overflow with white asparagus. Even the restaurants have special asparagus menus.
With such easy supper ideas as this asparagus soup, you'll treat your family like royalty.
Unrivalled Asparagus Soup recipe! This Spargelsuppe has a secret way to intensify the flavor! The secret? Make an asparagus broth out of the 'throw-away' bits to amp up the asparagus flavor.
Prep Time
20 minutes |
Cook Time
20 minutes |
Total Time40 minutes |
Makes 4 - 6 servings
* * * * *
Unless otherwise noted recipe, images and content © Just like Oma | www.quick-german-recipes.com
03.11.2022 revision update
Leave a comment about this recipe or ask a question?
Pop right over to my private Facebook group, the Kaffeeklatschers. You'll find thousands of German foodies, all eager to help and to talk about all things German, especially these yummy foods.
Meet with us around Oma's table, pull up a chair, grab a coffee and a piece of Apfelstrudel, and enjoy the visit.
* * * * *
For the full recipe, scroll up ...
Words to the Wise
"If you search for good, you will find favor; but if you search for evil, it will find you!"
Proverbs 11:27 (NLT)