Lesson 71: Asparagus Soup with Parmesan Custard

If you love asparagus as I do, this soup is for you. Even better, the soup’s deep asparagusy taste is complemented by the dish’s star garnish, a savory parmesan custard. -- John Hornick Instagram: @chefsapprenticecooklikeapro SEE THE FINISHED DISH www.chefsapprentice.com Serves 6 as a small plate Preparation time: 2.5 to 3 hours (about half this time if you make the soup and custard at the same time) Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups coarsely grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup heavy cream ½ cup whole milk 1 large egg 2 large egg yolks Kosher salt White pepper, ground About 2 tsp. unsalted butter, softened 1 lb. asparagus, about 1 inch trimmed from the ends, then cut into 1/2” pieces About ½ cup onion, chopped About ¼ cup celery, chopped About 2 Tb. olive oil About ½ cup dry white wine About 1 cup chicken stock Red or pink peppercorns, in a grinder Check out my blog www.chefsapprentice.com Ingredients Sources (CLICK HERE FOR A LINK TO ANY INGREDIENT): https://chefsapprentice.com/resources... RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS PORTER ROAD “LIFE-CHANGING MEAT” http://shrsl.com/2qj2x-1pvp-pj84 WINE https://wineexpress.vneoga.net/YRYM0R SAKE (10% DISCOUNT) https://tippsysake.refr.cc/tippsy-aff... EQUIPMENT TO COOK ALMOST ANYTHING (more details: https://chefsapprentice.com/resources... ) Bag filler https://amzn.to/4ex3yVk Baking pans https://amzn.to/4kLPIAB Blender (Ninja) https://amzn.to/3G30hQO Butane Stove https://amzn.to/4eauf23 Cast iron skillet set https://amzn.to/408cU3J Citrus juicer/squeezer https://amzn.to/3HJ1Zrf Cooking Utensils Set https://amzn.to/44eIXAv Cutting board BEST: TrueBoard https://thetrueboard.com/ref/399 20% DISCOUNT: CHEFSAPPRE20); a good set https://amzn.to/4k48zG5 Deep fryer: Electric https://amzn.to/3SW5AV9 Pot https://amzn.to/4lCBFhx Donabe hotpot https://amzn.to/3GCbY14 Dutch Oven https://amzn.to/3I3hqu9 Egg topper: https://amzn.to/4e7ix8c Fish Spatula: https://amzn.to/448ie8F Food processor https://amzn.to/43Qef1z Graters: Box https://amzn.to/3T22lLQ Microplane https://amzn.to/3HMFyBe GrillGrate Grill, George Foreman hamburger grill https://amzn.to/4kOUkpG Ice Machine (countertop) https://amzn.to/4kwEn6P Ice Machine (15" undercounter) https://amzn.to/4ls0xrS Knives, set https://amzn.to/3FLv1px Boning https://amzn.to/4jTwM1H Bread https://amzn.to/3TxVqds Chef https://amzn.to/4kRUtZE Paring https://amzn.to/401mQML Slicer https://amzn.to/4kWSraQ Mandoline https://amzn.to/4jWXVRu Measuring cups https://amzn.to/45vs3jp Measuring spoons https://amzn.to/4egJir4 Meat pounder https://amzn.to/444xSSo Mixer https://amzn.to/44djO9m Mixing bowls https://amzn.to/3G73X41 Pasta Machine, handcrank https://amzn.to/46mm7tx Pastry knife https://amzn.to/4naUZ6C Peeler https://amzn.to/3GbBp9s Peppermill https://amzn.to/4l75Z34 Pizza Oven https://amzn.to/4nlK36h Pots and pans set https://amzn.to/3G2kjeh Stockpot https://amzn.to/44mBC2R Prep bowls https://amzn.to/444CxDS Ravioli cutters https://amzn.to/43Pdaak Ricer https://amzn.to/449PYlY Ring Molds https://amzn.to/44hsdJ0 Roasting pan https://amzn.to/4ebqxVS Roasting pan - disposable https://amzn.to/454dimS Rotisserie oven https://amzn.to/4lhULc8 Scale https://amzn.to/4jYZj63 Sheet pans https://amzn.to/448G30a Silpat https://amzn.to/3Go9aEL Sizzle plates https://amzn.to/4kPOJQc Slow cooker https://amzn.to/408pYWP Smoker https://amzn.to/3ZEkJhC Sous Vide Devices https://amzn.to/4kOdegq Spatulas, rubber https://amzn.to/4kQT6KM Steamer/Pasta Pot https://amzn.to/3G7mQ6V Strainers https://amzn.to/409NeUu String https://amzn.to/44oZfYH Thermometers Deep frying https://amzn.to/4n8Xu9p Instant read https://amzn.to/3SVUGid Meat, with probe and remote https://amzn.to/3ZGHnWx Tongs https://amzn.to/44pSHZS Torch https://amzn.to/3HMYjVk Vacuum sealer https://outofair.com/chefsapprentice Vacuum sealer bags https://outofair.com/chefsapprentice Whisks https://amzn.to/4lecD7E Wok https://amzn.to/45vCe7B Wood chips for smoking https://amzn.to/3FZOPpe Wooden spoons https://amzn.to/4kHdqOy Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. If you buy from a link on this site, I may earn a small commission from the vendor without any additional cost to you. No company pays me to say anything in particular, or to say nice things. I only stand behind products I believe in.