The Chef: Toby JosephThe Restaurant: Wild Sea Oyster Bar & Grille (Riverside Hotel)The Dish: Grilled Asparagus Bisque with Jumbo Lump Crab
Ingredients:
24 jumbo asparagus (discard the bottom 2 inches of the stem)2 large leeks, chopped1 small shallot, diced2 Tbs of olive oil1/4 cup of white wine6 sprigs of thyme1/4 cup of potato, peeled and diced1 quart of chicken stock1 cup of heavy cream4 slices of french baguette1 bunch of black watercress1 oz of jumbo lump crab
Method of Preparation:
-First, cut the tips off the asparagus and save it for later use. Then, cut the middle part of the stem into small pieces and disregard the bottom part.
-Next, dice the leeks and shallots and sauté in a little olive oil.
-Now, toss in the asparagus and let it cook for a few minutes.
-Then pour in white wine and add the asparagus tips. Once the asparagus tips are cooked, take them out and put them to the side.
-After, add a few sprigs of thyme and diced potato.
-Next, pour in chicken stock and heavy cream.
-Finish by removing the thyme and blending the soup until it is nice and creamy.
To Plate:
Serve the soup in a bowl. On a side dish, place a slice of baked baguette, some watercress, the grilled asparagus tips and jumbo lump crab meat.
Serving Suggestion: White Wine
Serves: 4
Note:
Take a copy of the recipe to the restaurant and receive a complimentary cocktail with the purchase of an entree. (Valid through June 15, 2013).
Wild Sea Oyster Bar and GrilleRiverside Hotel620 East Las Olas Blvd.Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301954-467-0671www.wildsealasolas.com