Cooking From Your Garden!

Confession: I do not grow asparagus in my garden. I tried twice and failed. But I grew up on a farm in New York with bountiful asparagus that continued to grow for more that 30 years. So I know from asparagus soup! This one is the best and I make it every chance I get.

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This classic French soup is simple and make-ahead friendly, and a perfect choice for entertaining when asparagus is in season.

But I have a few alterations that I prefer: Instead of onion, use a few large shallots. Much earthier companion to asparagus. I also use a bit less chicken stock (and sometimes I use vegetable stock if I'm serving vegetarians).

In connection with my gardening column in the GCGA newsletter which focuses on Rhubarb this month, I thought I would share my two new recipes for using this delicious plant: Rhubarb and Yogurt popsicles, and Rhubarb Butter--like apple butter and just as intense and delicious! I hope you will try them out and let me know what you think and please share any of your recipes as well.

Jaqueline

Welcome to our group Cooking From Your Garden!! Each month I will share recipes connected to my column How Does Your Garden Grow in our monthly email newsletter. I hope you will try these recipes and share your results with us. You are welcome to include your own recipes and pictures of things you've grown and prepared from your garden. I am looking forward to your recipes, ideas, and pictures. Enjoy!