Spargelcremesuppe

cream of asparagus soup

noun SHPAR-gel-krem-eh-zoop-eh Rare

Usage Note

Spargelcremesuppe is a refined cream soup made from white asparagus (Weißer Spargel), cream, and butter, thickened with a Mehlschwitze (roux). It is a signature dish of the German asparagus season (Spargelzeit, May–June) and is typically garnished with asparagus tips and chives.

Examples

"Die seidige Spargelcremesuppe mit gerösteten Mandelblättchen war der perfekte Auftakt zum Menü."

Natural Translation

The silky cream of asparagus soup with toasted almond slivers was the perfect opener to the menu.

Literal Translation

The silky asparagus-cream-soup with toasted almond-slivers was the perfect opening to the menu.

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