2 Traditional GERMAN White Asparagus Recipes in ONE GO!

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

white asparagus

🥗Healthier: green asparagus

💰Cheaper: canned asparagus

Green asparagus is more widely available and less expensive

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade stock enhances flavor without extra cost

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option

Make white asparagus stock by boiling the water in which you cooked the asparagus and adding the peel for flavor.

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat and add flour to create a roux, stirring for about 3 minutes.

Gradually add the white asparagus stock while stirring, and bring to a boil.

Cook the soup on medium heat for 3 minutes.

Add cream and stir again, seasoning with salt or sugar if needed.

Optionally, add small cubes of white asparagus to the soup.

Serve hot, garnished with chopped chives and whipped cream.

Cooking Techniques

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