Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 cups chicken stock, or more if needed
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 hard-boiled egg, chopped
Directions
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Cut tips from 6 asparagus spears, about 1 1/2 inches from the top; reserve for garnish later. Chop the remaining asparagus into chunks.
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Heat olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat; cook and stir shallot in the hot oil until softened, about 3 minutes. Add chopped asparagus; season with mint, salt, and pepper. Cook until asparagus are slightly tender, about 3 minutes.
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Pour chicken stock into asparagus mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until asparagus are tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Stir in lemon zest.
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Blend soup using a hand blender or a food processor until smooth.
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Bring a small pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook asparagus tips in the boiling water until just turning bright green, about 2 minutes. Strain asparagus tips and run under cold water to stop the cooking process. Garnish soup with asparagus tips and hard-boiled egg.
Cook’s Note:
You may substitute a leek for the shallot, if desired.
