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Toasted Sesame Asparagus Soup
Ingredients
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 lb. asparagus, ends trimmed, chopped into 1-inch pieces
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 Tbsp. minced fresh ginger
1 tsp. ground coriander
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp. cayenne
1/4 tsp. salt, or to taste
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
3 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
5 Tbsp. sesame seeds, divided
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice, or to taste
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil
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Toasted Sesame Asparagus Soup

Toasted Sesame Asparagus Soup

Toasted Sesame Asparagus Soup
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  • Servings:Serves 4
  • Prep Time:15 minutes
  • Cook Time:32 minutes
directions
1. Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, asparagus, garlic, and ginger; cook 5 minutes. Stir in coriander, nutmeg, cayenne, salt, and pepper; cook 1 minute.
2. Pour in broth. Raise heat to medium-high to bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
3. While soup simmers, heat sesame seeds in a small skillet over medium heat. Toast seeds, stirring often, until golden and fragrant, about 4 minutes. Watch carefully, as they can burn soon after turning golden. Reserve 1 tablespoon seeds and add remaining 4 tablespoons to the soup; simmer 5 minutes.
4. Stir in lemon juice and puree soup in a blender or food processor, in batches if necessary, or using an immersion blender. Return to saucepan, stir in almond milk, and heat 2 minutes. Taste and add additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice if desired.
5. Ladle soup into 4 bowls. Garnish with reserved sesame seeds and a drizzle of sesame oil.
Source: Hannaford fresh Magazine, March - April 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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