1⁄2 cup (125 ml) heavy cream or half-and-half (optional)

Melt butter in a 4-quart (4 L) saucepan over medium low heat. Add shallots and crushed garlic and sauté over medium low heat for about 5 minutes. Do not allow the shallots and garlic to brown.

While shallots are cooking, cut the asparagus into 3⁄4-inch (1.9 cm) pieces. When shallots are soft, add asparagus, reserving the tips for garnish, and potato to saucepan and cook for about 6 minutes longer, until asparagus is bright in colour. Add wine. Raise the heat to bring the wine to a boil. Reduce the wine until a scant tablespoon remains. Add chicken stock. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 20 minutes until the vegetables are soft. Insert the Cuisinart® Smart Stick® into the saucepan, making sure the protective guard is submerged. Blend, using a gentle up-and-down motion until ingredients are well combined, about 30 to 45 seconds. Add salt, pepper and basil. Stir in cream if using.

While soup is cooking, bring 2 cups (500 ml) of water to a boil. Add the asparagus tips and until just tender and bright green. Drain and immediately plunge into an ice water bath to stop cooking. Drain and dry completely.

Serve soup hot, garnished with reserved asparagus tips.

Nutritional information per 1⁄2-cup (125 ml) serving:

Calories 81 (28% from fat) • carb. 10g • pro. 4g • fat 3g • sat. fat 1g

• chol. 6mg • sod. 525mg • calc. 36mg • fiber 2g

Yukon Gold Potato and

Roasted Garlic Soup

A hearty soup that can also be served chilled like vichyssoise. Makes eight cups (8 servings [2 L])

1ounce (30 g) garlic cloves (8-12 cloves), peeled

2 teaspoons (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil

1⁄2 tablespoon (7 ml) unsalted butter

1medium onion (5 ounces ), peeled, cut into 1⁄2-inch (1.25 cm) pieces

1carrot (2 ounces), peeled, cut into 1⁄2-inch (1.25 cm) pieces

1rib celery (2 ounces), peeled, cut into 1⁄2-inch (1.25 cm) pieces 31⁄2 cups (875 ml) fat free, low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock

2 cups (500 ml) water

2 pounds (1 Kg) Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, cut into 1⁄2-inch (1.25 cm) slices

1teaspoon (5 ml) herbes de Provence

1⁄2 cup (125 ml) evaporated fat free milk or half-and-half

1teaspoon (5 ml) kosher salt

1⁄2 teaspoon (2 ml) ground white pepper

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CSB-76C specifications

The Cuisinart CSB-76C is an exceptional hand blender that stands out for its quality, versatility, and user-friendly design. With a powerful 200-watt motor, this immersion blender is capable of tackling a wide range of culinary tasks, from blending soups and sauces to whipping cream and preparing smoothies. Its compact size makes it an ideal choice for those with limited kitchen space, without compromising on performance or functionality.

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