Sopa de Espárragos

Name: Sopa de Espárragos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 lbs green asparagus, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, sliced; 2 cups stale white bread, cubed; 1 tsp sweet Spanish paprika; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 tsp fine sea salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

A traditional Spanish asparagus soup thickened with fried bread and seasoned with sweet paprika for a velvety, comforting finish.

35 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 lbs green asparagus, chopped
4 garlic cloves, sliced
2 cups stale white bread, cubed
1 tsp sweet Spanish paprika
4 cups vegetable broth
1 tsp fine sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Heat 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil in a deep pot over medium heat.
2

Add 4 sliced garlic cloves and 2 cups cubed stale white bread, cooking for 3 to 4 minutes until golden and crisp.
3

Stir in 1 tsp sweet Spanish paprika off the heat for 30 seconds to avoid burning.
4

Return pot to heat, then add 2 lbs chopped green asparagus, 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 tsp fine sea salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
5

Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes until asparagus is very tender.
6

Purée the mixture using an immersion blender until completely smooth and creamy before serving.

Questions

Can I make Sopa de Espárragos gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 cups stale white bread, cubed. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Sopa de Espárragos keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Sopa de Espárragos?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, blend in batches rather than overfilling the jar.

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