Smoked Asparagus Soup

Ingredients

Steps

• 1

  When ready to cook, set grill temperature to 180℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal flavor, use Super Smoke if available.

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• 2

  Drizzle 1 pound of asparagus with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place directly on the grill grate and smoke for 20-30 minutes. Taste along the way to assess smoke level pulling earlier if needed.

  Grill: 180 ˚F

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  Ingredients

  • Pound fresh asparagus spears, sliced into 1 inch piece

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil

  • To Taste salt and pepper

• 3

  Place 1 Tbsp butter in a saucepan and melt over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and saute for 2-3 minutes or until onion is translucent.

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  Ingredients

  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced

  • 1 Tablespoon butter

  • 2 Clove garlic, minced

• 4

  Remove asparagus from the grill and cut into 1” pieces. Place asparagus in the pan with the onions and add stock and cream. Bring to a simmer.

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  Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 Cup chicken stock

  • 1 1/2 Cup cream

• 5

  Remove from heat and puree using a blender or immersion blender until smooth.

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• 6

  Season with salt and pepper and serve. Top with fresh shaved asparagus, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika if desired. Enjoy!

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  Ingredients

  • 2 Stalk raw asparagus, shaved