Chilled Asparagus Soup
- 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus more for drizzling
- 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
- 3 pounds asparagus cut into 1/2" pieces
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 cups low-salt chicken broth
- 8 ounces fresh spinach
- 6 thin asparagus spears, tips removed, stalks halved crosswise, thinly sliced lengthwise
- Heat 4 tablespoons oil in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, 8-10 minutes. Add 1/2" asparagus pieces and season with salt and pepper. Cook until asparagus is bright green and tender, 4-5 minutes. Add broth, increase heat to high, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until asparagus is tender, 8-10 minutes. Add spinach and cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted, about 2 minutes. Let mixture cool slightly.
- Set a fine-mesh sieve over a large bowl; set aside. Working in batches, puree soup in a blender until very smooth. Strain through prepared sieve. Stir remaining 2 tablespoons oil into soup; season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and chill until cold, at least 3 hours. DO AHEAD:
- Divide asparagus tips and thinly sliced stalks among bowls; pour chilled soup over. Drizzle each with a few drops of oil.
olive oil, onions, kosher salt, lowsalt, fresh spinach, thin
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/chilled-asparagus-soup-395052 (may not work)