Directions:
- Snap off asparagus tips. Trim & discard the bottom inch of ea asparagus stalk. Peel the stalks, cut into 2-in pieces & set aside.
- Heat butter in a 2 qt saucepan over med heat. Add flour & stir well w/a wooden spoon. Reduce heat to low & cook (stirring often) for about 5 min or till roux has a nutty aromoa, but do not let it brown.
- Whisk in the broth, stirring to make a smooth sauce. Add asparagus stalks, bring to a gentle simmer & cook for 30 minutes.
- Puree using a blender, immersion blender or food proc. Keep warm till ready to use.
- Cook asparagus tips in salted boiling water for 3-5 min or till barely tender. Drain at once, rinse w/cold water to stop cooking process & set aside.
- Just b4 using sauce as desired, add asparagus tips & warm for 3 minutes.
- NOTE #1: If using canned asparagus, drain & reserve liquid. When the roux is ready for addition of the broth, combine the reserved asparagus liquid w/broth to a total volume of 2 cups & add to roux, using additional broth as needed to get desired consistency. This method will concentrate the asparagus flavor. If using it + the broth, you will not need added salt.
- Note #2: Without the fresh asparagus tips, you will not have the visual & textural elements of using fresh asparagus, but the sauce will be rich & flavorful. I favor adding baby shrimp or crisp bacon pieces to get visual & textural elements.
- To Serve: Use sauce to top cheese omelets, cheese grits, a cheese souffle, cheese quesadillas, a baked potato, etc.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 55.34 Kcal (232 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 34.74 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 3.86g | 6% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 10.18mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 288.07mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 147.39mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbs | 3.58g | 1% | |
| Sugars | 0.8g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.88g | 4% | |
| Protein | 1.11g | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 7.9mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 15.8mg | 2% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 44.04 Kcal (184 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 27.64 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 3.07g | 6% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 8.1mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 229.22mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 117.28mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbs | 2.85g | 1% | |
| Sugars | 0.64g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7g | 4% | |
| Protein | 0.88g | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 6.3mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 12.6mg | 2% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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