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Creamy Asparagus Soup with Morel Mushrooms and Ramps

[heart_this] · May 25, 2009 · 37 Comments

Creamy Asparagus Soup with Morel Mushrooms and Ramps

One of the things that I like most about Spring are all of the fresh vegetables that start to come in and all of the tasty vegetable soups that can be made with them. It seems only fitting to welcome the Spring vegetable soup season in with an asparagus soup. I had recently come across a new idea for an asparagus soup on Cara’s Cravings that included using cottage cheese rather than cream to make a creamy asparagus soup . I really like cottage cheese and I am always looking for new ways to use it so I was immediately sold on the idea of using it in a soup. Luckily there were still ramps (or wild leeks) at the farmers market and I also found some morel mushrooms and I was all ready for a creamy asparagus soup with ramps and morel mushrooms. There was just one last thing to add to complete the soup, miso. I am a big fan of miso and I like to add a bit to soups to add a new depth of flavour to them. The creamy asparagus soup with ramps and morel mushrooms turned out great! What an amazing flavour combination and a great way to welcome in Spring. I really liked the creamy texture that the cottage cheese gave the soup and despite the fact that I accidentally pureed all of the morel mushrooms they added a great flavour. This soup is definitaly a keeper and I will be making it again next Spring.

Creamy Asparagus Soup with Morel Mushrooms and Ramps

Creamy Asparagus Soup with Morel Mushrooms and Ramps

Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 2
ingredients
  • 1/2 tablespoon oil
  • 2 ramps (cleaned and chopped)
  • 1 pound asparagus (cleaned and trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces)
  • 1 handful morel mushrooms
  • 2 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth or chicken stock
  • pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon miso
directions
  1. Heat the oil in a pan.
  2. Add the ramps and saute until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add the asparagus, morel mushrooms, cover with the vegetable broth and season with pepper.
  4. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the asparagus is tender, about 10 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and add the cottage cheese and milk.
  6. Puree the the soup to the desired consistency.
  7. Return the pan to the stove and bring to a boil.
  8. Remove from heat and mix in the miso.
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Comments

  1. Bridgett says

    May 25, 2009 at 11:41 pm

    Wow, loads of flavor, I love it! I am really enjoying the asparagus lately.

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  2. Sam Sotiropoulos says

    May 26, 2009 at 1:57 am

    A splendid soup, Kevin! And what a photo… I love it. My wife and I are HUGE asparagus fans, the addition of the ramps can only mean that this soup must be a taste sensation. 🙂 Thanks for sharing, I am calling my wife over to read it now.

    Reply
  3. Sara says

    May 26, 2009 at 4:21 am

    This sounds like the perfect springtime soup! I love morels, they’re one of my favorite ingredients to work with.

    Reply
  4. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    May 26, 2009 at 5:07 am

    What a delightful soup! A gorgeous combo!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  5. teresa says

    May 26, 2009 at 6:11 am

    This is absolutely gorgeous!

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  6. Ninette says

    May 26, 2009 at 10:49 am

    This looks great. I don’t like cottage cheese, but I wonder if this is the way to sneak it in without having to confront its texture. I’m thinking to make soups this week, so thanks for the inspiration for asparagus soup!

    Reply
  7. Chef Fresco says

    May 26, 2009 at 11:18 am

    Interesting ingredients – esp. the cottage cheese! Looks good!

    Reply
  8. pigpigscorner says

    May 26, 2009 at 11:52 am

    SUch lovely flavours!!

    Reply
  9. Risa says

    May 26, 2009 at 12:14 pm

    This sounds wonderful. I have not had asparagus soup since last summer. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  10. Happy cook says

    May 26, 2009 at 12:18 pm

    I love asperagus soup, here now it is the season for the white ones.
    This looks so so yumm.

    Reply
  11. Peter M says

    May 26, 2009 at 12:27 pm

    Kevin, nice to see a soup still getting snuck in – great ingredients but I’m saddened that you pureed the Morels.

    You paid for them dearly…they should be prominent in the soup, no?

    Reply
  12. Shreya says

    May 26, 2009 at 12:59 pm

    amazing flavors! love the pic:-)

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  13. Debbie says

    May 26, 2009 at 1:04 pm

    All I can say is Wow! That looks great Kevin!

    Reply
  14. Mrs Ergül says

    May 26, 2009 at 1:35 pm

    I really like this! I’ll be waiting for asparagus to be in season on my end of the world before I make an asparagus soup!

    Reply
  15. Ben says

    May 26, 2009 at 1:55 pm

    I’ve never used cottage cheese in a soup, but it sounds like a very tasty idea. I’ll try it for my next round of soups 🙂

    Reply
  16. Jeff says

    May 26, 2009 at 1:59 pm

    Cottage cheese and miso I would never have thought of it. Ok the miso yeah but I would have forgotten about it and realized it after the fact.

    Sucks on the accidental puree but still at least you got that awesome morel flavor into the dish.

    Reply
  17. Marta says

    May 26, 2009 at 3:29 pm

    Oh wow Kevin, such amazing combo of flavours you’ve got going on here! I’m loving it! First of all, this soup rounds up all the “it” ingredients of this spring: asparagus, morels and ramps. Then, the miso must give it that perfect salty edge and the cottage cheese is the best way to make it creamy but keep it healthy! I love it!

    Reply
  18. Anonymous says

    May 26, 2009 at 5:19 pm

    you use some of the greatest ingredients!

    Reply
  19. Anonymous says

    May 26, 2009 at 5:52 pm

    This soup looks great. I must try it next time I make soup.

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  20. Treehouse Chef says

    May 26, 2009 at 6:26 pm

    Another foodtastic recipe! I love the photo and I love soup so I will be making this for sure. Anything with mushrooms, leeks, and cream (cottage cheese) then count me in. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  21. Katie says

    May 26, 2009 at 6:33 pm

    Wow! This looks great, Kevin! Our friend just dropped off a bag of morels (*drooling*). This looks like a perfect way to use some of them!

    Reply
  22. Anonymous says

    May 26, 2009 at 6:35 pm

    This looks like an incredible way to put Spring into a bowl. If I find more ramps I shall try it! Morels are awfully expensive, but they’re the best mushroom ever, in my opinion.

    Reply
  23. Nina Timm says

    May 26, 2009 at 6:49 pm

    Asparagus soup on its own is delicious, I can just imagine what the morels must have done to the taste!!!

    Reply
  24. Anonymous says

    May 26, 2009 at 7:11 pm

    Cottage cheese and miso? Never would’ve thought of those in soup!

    Reply
  25. Lisa says

    May 26, 2009 at 7:24 pm

    I’ve been enjoying asparagus season too. I’ve yet to make a soup, but when I do, I’ll be consulting your recipe.

    Reply
  26. Anonymous says

    May 26, 2009 at 10:06 pm

    Lovely soup Kevin! I should start eating asparagus….your pics make them all the more tempting 🙂

    Reply
  27. Dawn says

    May 26, 2009 at 10:23 pm

    I still haven’t made a thing with ramps. Obviously you’ve made great use for them. This soup clearly has loads of flavor.

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  28. Kevin says

    May 27, 2009 at 12:05 am

    Peter M: I certainly missed the texture but the pureed morels added a ton of flavour!

    Reply
  29. Bunny says

    May 27, 2009 at 12:16 am

    This looks wonderful Kevin, very creamy and delicious!

    Reply
  30. ttfn300 says

    May 27, 2009 at 1:22 am

    i *almost* bought morels this past friday… but i couldn’t deal with the price tag! this soup totally makes me want to go back and get some 🙂

    Reply
  31. Kerstin says

    May 27, 2009 at 3:12 am

    What a gorgeous soup! I love how it’s made with everything that’s in season at the farmer’s market right now!

    Reply
  32. Pam says

    May 27, 2009 at 4:15 am

    Okay, that’s it…I really need to try ramps. This soup looks and sounds perfect!

    Reply
  33. Cara says

    May 27, 2009 at 1:34 pm

    Hi Kevin, I’m glad the cottage cheese worked out for you! It’s definitely my top choice for creamy soups – it makes such a rich and creamy soup, and of course it’s so healthy too!

    Reply
  34. Meghan says

    May 27, 2009 at 1:40 pm

    Kevin,
    this looks really good and perfect for spring!
    your pictures are getting to truly amazing!!!!

    Reply
  35. Brilynn says

    May 27, 2009 at 2:59 pm

    That’s pretty much Spring in a bowl! Sounds great!

    Reply
  36. Elizabeth says

    May 28, 2009 at 3:20 am

    I have never tried an asparagus soup and I love morels – this is a must make for me!

    Reply
  37. Kathy says

    June 18, 2022 at 3:21 pm

    Just done making. For the ramps, not to be found in my area, I substituted onion and garlic. I also substituted soy sauce for the misa for the same reason. It’s excellent!

    Reply

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