Cream of asparagus soup with crunchy panko topping
Creamy green asparagus soup ideal for spring, with a distinct umami note thanks to Kikkoman Ramen Soup Base. Its delicate texture is contrasted with a crunchy panko and Parmesan topping plus fresh marinated asparagus tips. Quick to prepare & tastes great!
Nutritional facts (per portion):
2,050 kJ / 490 kcalPreparation
Step 1
500 g green asparagus – 200 g potatoes – 1 onion – 1 garlic clove – 1 tbsp olive oil – 1 tsp butter
Wash the asparagus and snap off the woody ends. Cut the tips from three spears and set aside; slice the remaining asparagus into approx. 1 cm pieces. Peel the potatoes and dice finely. Finely dice the onion and mince the garlic. Heat the olive oil and butter in a heavy-bottomed pot. Add the onion, garlic, potatoes and sliced asparagus. Sauté together for 1 minute.
Step 2
600 ml water – 2 tbsp Kikkoman Concentrated Ramen Noodle Soup Base - Shoyu (Soy Sauce) Flavour
Add the Kikkoman Ramen Soup Base to the hot water and mix well. Pour it into the pot from Step 1 and simmer for about 10 minutes.
Step 3
1 tbsp olive oil – 1 tsp balsamic vinegar – 1 tsp Kikkoman Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce
While the soup is cooking, prepare the asparagus tips from Step 1. Slice them lengthwise into thin strips. In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, balsamic vinegar and Kikkoman Soy Sauce. Add the asparagus strips and leave to marinate for 10 minutes.
Step 4
½ tbsp olive oil – 1 tsp butter – 20 g Kikkoman Panko - Japanese style crispy bread crumbs – 10 g Parmesan, finely grated
Heat the olive oil and butter in a pan. Add the Kikkoman Panko and fry for 2–3 minutes until golden. Transfer to a bowl, add the grated Parmesan and mix well.
Step 5
½ tsp black pepper – 70 ml double cream – 1 tbsp chopped spring onion
Blend the soup until smooth and season with the black pepper, then stir in the cream, reserving 1 tbsp for garnish. Pour the soup into two bowls and decorate with the remaining cream, marinated asparagus slices from Step 3 and the spring onion. Serve with the crispy Kikkoman Panko topping.
Tip
If you want a lighter version of the soup, replace the cream with milk or a neutral-tasting plant-based drink. The soup can be prepared in advance—just warm it up slightly and add a fresh topping before serving.
Recipe-ID: 1704
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500 g green asparagus – 200 g potatoes – 1 onion – 1 garlic clove – 1 tbsp olive oil – 1 tsp butter
Wash the asparagus and snap off the woody ends. Cut the tips from three spears and set aside; slice the remaining asparagus into approx. 1 cm pieces. Peel the potatoes and dice finely. Finely dice the onion and mince the garlic. Heat the olive oil and butter in a heavy-bottomed pot. Add the onion, garlic, potatoes and sliced asparagus. Sauté together for 1 minute.
600 ml water – 2 tbsp Kikkoman Concentrated Ramen Noodle Soup Base - Shoyu (Soy Sauce) Flavour
Add the Kikkoman Ramen Soup Base to the hot water and mix well. Pour it into the pot from Step 1 and simmer for about 10 minutes.
1 tbsp olive oil – 1 tsp balsamic vinegar – 1 tsp Kikkoman Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce
While the soup is cooking, prepare the asparagus tips from Step 1. Slice them lengthwise into thin strips. In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, balsamic vinegar and Kikkoman Soy Sauce. Add the asparagus strips and leave to marinate for 10 minutes.
½ tbsp olive oil – 1 tsp butter – 20 g Kikkoman Panko - Japanese style crispy bread crumbs – 10 g Parmesan, finely grated
Heat the olive oil and butter in a pan. Add the Kikkoman Panko and fry for 2–3 minutes until golden. Transfer to a bowl, add the grated Parmesan and mix well.
½ tsp black pepper – 70 ml double cream – 1 tbsp chopped spring onion
Blend the soup until smooth and season with the black pepper, then stir in the cream, reserving 1 tbsp for garnish. Pour the soup into two bowls and decorate with the remaining cream, marinated asparagus slices from Step 3 and the spring onion. Serve with the crispy Kikkoman Panko topping.
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