Each year there is a time between the first flush and last frenzied sales of asparagus when I find there is enough for me to set aside to freeze. Why freeze asparagus?
I agree it is better fresh. But asparagus is a magic tonic food for kidneys. Each winter I take some frozen asparagus out of the freezer and make cream of asparagus soup. It is a real energy booster when we feel blah.
Freezing asparagus is easy. Rinse, chop, Drop into boiling water for a couple minutes to the point it becomes bright green.
Remove and move to sink.
Chill in cold water
Drain
Place in freezer bags, squeeze to remove air, seal and mark. You will thank yourself in January and February and March!
