Asparagus Soup Recipe With Wine & Cheese is so easy to make. Elegant enough to serve to dinner guests. Entertaining should be easy and delicious. This asparagus soup recipe combines wine and cheese for the perfect start to a great meal. Do you like cooking with wine?
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Well, I think SPRING has finally decided to make an appearance. I know according to the calendar, this happened weeks ago. According to the temperature, it only happened this past weekend. Not sure about where you are, but just over a week ago we were covered in ice.
This easy to make asparagus soup recipe combines fresh asparagus, leeks, white wine and parmesan cheese. Beautiful green in colour, light, and refreshing in taste. The perfect way to celebrate SPRING!
Do you enjoy wine? We are total “wine lovers” here. Our idea of a perfect afternoon is enjoying a glass of wine (or two) with a nice assortment of crackers and cheese. With the warmer weather on the way, sitting out in the backyard is even better. How about a Wine Spritzer Bar for easy entertaining? Your guests will LOVE it!!
Have you tried Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Wines? This California based winery has a GREAT selection to choose from. Bright fruit flavours and smooth finishes make them the perfect compliment to enjoy from appetizers to dessert.
Cooking with wine adds another element of flavour to recipes. I recommend NEVER cooking with a wine you would not drink. You all know the famous Julia Child’s saying: “I enjoy cooking with wine, sometimes I even put it in the food”. I have this hanging on my kitchen wall!
Cooking with wine produces GREAT dishes, and recipes like classic sabayon will WOW your dinner guests every time!
Since wine and cheese pair so well together, combining them into a delicious soup recipe is a great idea, especially when it is super easy to make. Asparagus is a true sign of spring. The refreshing acidity from the wine, along with the fruity, nutty taste of the Parmesan will get your taste buds dancing. Having a glass of wine while enjoying this soup ties it all together.
Asparagus Soup Recipe With Wine Pairing
When it comes to cooking with wine, the pairings are endless. For this soup recipe, I selected a Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Wines Sauvignon Blanc. The flavour is crisp and bright with a hint of citrus. A great wine choice for this fun and delicious spring soup.
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Let’s talk about how easy this asparagus soup recipe comes together. With a few simple ingredients, your guests will think you spent hours in the kitchen.
You will need:
- asparagus
- leeks
- chicken stock
- lemon pepper
- smoked sea salt
- Parmesan cheese
- Sauvignon Blanc
- lemon flavoured olive oil (for garnish)
- Parmesan crisps (for garnish)
As you read the recipe, you will see this soup easily comes together. You can make it ahead of time if you wish, and warm it just before serving. If you don’t have an immersion blender, you can purée using your counter top blender. Be sure to do it in batches so you get a nice, smooth consistency.
Asparagus Soup Recipe With Wine & Cheese is thick and smooth with a nice wine and cheese flavour. Topped with some sautéed asparagus tips, lemon oil, and a few Parmesan crisps, this elegant soup is the perfect start to your dinner party. We enjoyed it alongside a salad for dinner too.
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Asparagus Soup Recipe With Wine & Cheese
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 6 ounces leeks (thinly sliced, greens removed)
- 2 pounds asparagus (roughly chopped) (some tips reserved)
- 1 cup white wine (I used Sauvignon Blanc)
- 4 cups chicken broth (I used organic)
- ½ teaspoons smoked sea salt
- 1 teaspoons lemon pepper
- 1 ½ ounces Parmesan cheese (grated)
- lemon flavoured olive oil (optional, garnish)
- Parmesan crisps (optional, garnish)
Instructions
- Wash and thinly slice the leeks (white part only) and set aside.Wash and cut asparagus, saving some of the tips to cook and use as garnish.
- Heat 2 tbsp. of olive oil in a heavy bottomed pot over medium-high.Add the leeks, lemon pepper and salt. Sauté for 5 minutes.
- Add the wine, and cook to allow the alcohol to evaporate (about 10 minutes).
- Add the chopped asparagus, sauté for 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken stock, bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium and cook until asparagus is fork tender. (about 15-20 minutes).
For the Asparagus Tips:
- While the soup is cooking, sauté the asparagus tips in a pan with the additional 1 tbsp. of olive oil. Set aside till ready to use.
- Once the asparagus is cooked, remove the soup from heat.Purée until smooth (using your preferred method).
- Add the Parmesan cheese, and mix to combine.
- Ladle soup into serving bowls.
- Garnish with the asparagus tips, several drops of lemon flavoured olive oil and a few Parmesan crisps.
- ENJOY!
Sarah
I like Woodbridge wines AND asparagus! YUM! I haven’t tried combining the two yet, but this is such a great idea! I want some!
Homemade & Yummy
Well this is super easy. Hope you give this recipe a try soon.
Carmy @ carmyy.com
I love having an immersion blender on hand! Way easier to wash than an entire blender or food processor! This asparagus soup is such a lovely green. I’m definitely down for some soup with wine and cheese – you don’t have to tell me twice 😉
Homemade & Yummy
Yes the colour is nice…and the soup is delicious and so easy to make. Perfect for entertaining.
Sues
I absolutely love asparagus and this soup makes me feel so happy about the spring weather we’re finally getting!! Gorgeous color and especially delicious with a nice glass of wine!!
Homemade & Yummy
Hope you give this easy recipe a try…perfect for entertaining.
Tina
This recipe is a keeper! Wine or sherry always adds that extra oomph to soups, I enjoy using it. Asparagus and leeks always go great together and I love how easy this is to put together. Can’t wait to try this, thanks for sharing this recipe!
Homemade & Yummy
Hope you enjoy it as much as we do. Thanks for stopping by.
Sandhya Ramakrishnan
We love asparagus and every time I buy some, the boys just want it roasted and they disappear right away. I need to sneak and save some from them to try the delicious soup. I have not gone beyond oven roasting them. This is a great recipe to try with the asparagus.
Homemade & Yummy
Roasted asparagus is delicious. I can see why it disappears to quickly. We enjoy eating it that way too.
Marisa Franca
Well, I have a confession to make. I enjoy cooking with wine and I really enjoy just sipping it from a glass. I believe wine gives a depth to dishes — that extra YUM appeal. The asparagus soup looks so simple this is a recipe I’ll have to make. A soup makes a terrific light dinner or a special lunch. Of course, served with wine on the side.
Homemade & Yummy
HHAHAH…yes sipping from the glass is a great way too….which we do!!
Veena Azmanov
I love asparagus soups but here they are so expensive to buy even in season. This looks and sounds so delicious. I love the pretty color you have. That wine looks so elegant and sounds perfect to go with a soup. Yum!
Homemade & Yummy
Well luckily for us asparagus is not expensive. This soup is so easy to make, and is the perfect start to a dinner party.
Pam Greer
I love cooking with wine. And, I love Robert Mondavi wines! We actually got to do a tasting on a recent trip to California. I love that you used it in this perfect spring soup! Spring is also taking it’s time around here!
Homemade & Yummy
Yes these wines are delicious (and affordable too). This is the perfect start to a meal, and so easy to make too.
Sam | Ahead of Thyme
I LOVE all things asparagus! This soup looks delicious!
Homemade & Yummy
I love easy and delicious recipes.
Jamie
Looks so comforting and delicious. Perfect for entertaining. Thank you for sharing!
Homemade & Yummy
It is so easy to make this elegant soup. Hope you give it a try.
Elaine @ Dishes Delish
I love asparagus and always look forward to making new recipes when it comes in season! Your soup looks delicious and easy and I can’t wait to make it!
Homemade & Yummy
ENJOY…this is super easy for sure.
Emily
This is my kinda soup it sounds absolutely delicious!
Homemade & Yummy
Yes this is so easy, and perfect for entertaining too.
Jill
What a great recipe. I love wine and asparagus and cheese! This is a recipe I need to try!
Homemade & Yummy
Hope you give this easy and delicious recipe a try soon. ENJOY!!
Arlene Mobley
I don’t know which I love more Asparagus soup or Woodbridge Sauvignon Blanc
Homemade & Yummy
HAHAH….well you get the best of both world’s in this recipe. ENJOY!!
rebecca
love asparagus soup so much! this looks delicious
Homemade & Yummy
Thanks so much for stopping by. Hope you give this recipe a try soon.