Monday, March 24, 2014

Spring Corn Soup with Asparagus

A quick and easy soup that is jammed with fresh vegetables and comes together in about 30 minutes.
Combine seasonally perfect asparagus with the sweet taste of frozen corn and a heap of fresh thyme. The result is light, yet fresh and filling.
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If you want to bulk it up a bit, shrimp or diced chicken would be a great addition.

Start to finish: 40 minutes     Makes 6 servings

1             tablespoons olive oil
¼            cup chopped shallots
3             cloves garlic, minced
1             large sweet onion, diced
2            medium carrots, peeled and diced
3            celery stalks, diced
6            cups low-sodium chicken broth
1            bunch asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
3            tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
16          ounces frozen baby corn
         **Salt and ground black pepper**
In a large stockpot over medium, heat the oil. Add the shallots, garlic, onion, carrots and celery. Cook until the onion is tender and translucent, 6 to 7 minutes. Add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add the asparagus, thyme and corn, then cook just until the asparagus is tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

12 comments:

  1. Such colorful soup is really perfect for spring!

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    1. Hi Medeja , yes it's a great soup for spring .. now if only we couls get the weather tp cooperate. Thanks for stopping by ")

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  2. Hi Nee, Great recipe for spring, as the asparagus is in season now. I love the idea of adding shrimp or chicken, which would make it a full meal. Thyme is one of my favorite herbs, and I would think that it gives this dish a perfect flavor. Great post..Thanks for sharing this colorful recipe....Blessing..Dottie :)

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    1. Hi Dottie , I did put shrimp in it Saturday , some time I put chicken . I like it because you can jazz it up with different vegetables ;-D thanks for stopping by :)

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  3. I think I'm gonna need this in this hazy and scorching weather!

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  4. Hi Sokehan Cheah , real fast and you don't have to stay in the kitchen long , thanks for stopping by :)

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  5. Hi Nee,
    Wow, this soup looks so comforting and delicious! I like all the ingredients in it! Thanks for sharing!

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  6. Hi Joyce , quick and easy , thanks for stopping by :)

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  7. Hi Nee,

    I realise that all the vege in your soup are the kind that my son loves to eat. Lovely!

    Zoe

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    1. Hi Zoe , we are so lucky our kids love veggies . Thanks for stopping by :)

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  8. Delicious and filling soup.. Would love to have that bowl.

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    1. Hi Gloria , time for a light comfort food , thanks for stopping by :)

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