You may think of potato soup as a quintisential German dish, but did you know Asparagus soup (which typically includes potatoes) is also popular? 

Asparagus gradually made its way to Germany in the 1500’s.  Currently the Deutsch are the 4^th largest producer in the world.  When you are in Germany during Asparagus season, which is  early summer, you will find it prepared every possible way in restaurants. 

Texicureans visited with Barbara Laner in the Black Forest area of Germany to learn her time honored recipe. 

German Asparagus Soup

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup butter
• 6 cups Asparagus, (peeled if larger than 1/2 “ Diameter) and cut into 2” pieces
• 6 cups peeled and chopped potatoes
• 2 cups chopped onions
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• ½ cup sour cream
• ¼ tsp ground ginger
• ½ tsp nutmeg
• pepper to tasts

Instructions

 

• Melt butter in large cooking pot
• Add chopped onions and stir until slightly cooked.
• Add vegetable broth and heat until almost bubbly.
• Add potatoes and asparagus, stir and let cook on medium heat for about 40 minutes.
• Stir and use either an immersion chopper, or place in increments in a blender until smooth.
• Stir in sour cream
• Sprinkle in nutmeg and ginger
• Add pepper as desired.
• Let sit with lid on for a few minutes.
• Ladle in bowls and garnish with chives or parsley.

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Notes

• You can also substitute squash for the asparagus in this recipe!