Meal Kit
Cream of Asparagus Soup with Herbed Ciabatta
blender optional
Prep & Cook Time: 40-50 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 7 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Calorie-Conscious
- Vegetarian
- Mediterranean
Chef
David Welch
This newly developed Home Chef First Taste meal has undergone extensive testing in our Home Chef R&D kitchen, and now it’s time to trial it with real-life customers like you. First Taste meals may utilize exciting new ingredients or techniques/equipment not commonly found in our recipes, so we value your feedback to ensure these new recipes work for you and taste delicious. We read each and every review—so let us know what you think!
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 1 Russet Potato
- 5 oz. Asparagus
- 1 Onion
- 1 Ciabatta
- 1 oz. Creme Fraiche
- ¾ oz. Roasted Garlic & Herb Butter
- ½ oz. Flour
- ½ oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 2 tsp. Vegetable Base
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
- ¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories560
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Carbohydrates60g
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Net Carbs55g
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Fat31g
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Protein14g
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Sodium1810mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Large Pot
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Plate
- 1 Peeler
- 1 Blender/Immersion Blender
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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Meatlovers! If using protein, cook in a medium non-stick pan over medium heat with 1 tsp. olive oil.
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If using antibiotic free chicken, pat dry. Cook until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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If using filets mignon or sirloin steaks, pat dry. Cook until steak reaches desired doneness, or 4-6 minutes per side for medium/medium-well. Rest, 3 minutes. Steak thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner steak, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.
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If using salmon, pat dry. Add salmon, skin-side up first, and cook until salmon reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes per side.
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Add protein to meal as desired.
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1 Prepare Ingredients and Make Crema
Peel and cut potato into 1" dice.
Trim woody ends off asparagus. Cut into 1/4" pieces.Halve and peel onion. Cut halves into 1/4" dice.In a mixing bowl, combine creme fraiche and 1 tsp. water. Set aside. -
2 Start the Soup
Place a large pot over medium-high heat and add 1 Tbsp. olive oil.
Add potatoes, onions, asparagus, garlic salt, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper to hot pot. Stir occasionally until vegetables are slightly browned, 4-6 minutes. -
3 Add the Broth
Add flour to hot pot and stir often until no dry flour remains.
Add cream base, vegetable base, and 3 cups water. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.Once simmering, stir occasionally until vegetables are tender and soup is slightly thickened, 10-15 minutes.Remove from burner. -
4 Blend and Finish the Soup
For a smooth soup, remove from burner and let cool slightly, 5-10 minutes.
Use an immersion blender or add mixture to a heat-proof blender and puree until smooth.Return to pot and return to a simmer.Alternatively, skip blending and serve soup chunky, as is. If soup is too thick, add additional water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.While soup cooks, continue recipe. -
5 Toast Ciabatta and Finish Dish
Separate ciabatta halves.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.Add ciabatta, cut-side down, to hot pan and toast until slightly browned, 1-2 minutes.Remove from burner. Transfer to a plate and evenly top with softened butter.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping soup with crema. Garnish with cheese and red pepper flakes (to taste). Bon appétit!
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