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Springtime Asparagus Soup

5.0 from 1 vote(s)
Prep time:10 minutes
Cook time:19 minutes

Servings:

6
Serving size:1 cup

Celebrate springtime’s finest vegetable in a soup packed with nutrient-rich asparagus!

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds thin asparagus, tough ends removed
  • 6 cups vegetable stock
  • 2 medium leeks finely chopped, white and light green parts
  • 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
  • 1 large potato, cubed
  • 2 stalks of celery, cut into 1/2″ pieces
  • 4 Tbsp flour
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

Directions

  1. Cut the asparagus tips off, finely chop and set aside. Cut the asparagus stalks into 1/2″ pieces.
  2. In a pot over medium heat, add 2 cups of vegetable stock, asparagus, leeks, onions, potatoes and celery. Cover and simmer until asparagus is tender, approximately 15 minutes.
  3. Pour the soup into a blender or food processor, add flour and process until very smooth.
  4. Pour the blended soup back into the pot and add the remaining vegetable stock, nutmeg and reserved asparagus tips. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes or until the tips are tender and bright green.

Reviews

It is light, easy to cook testy .

April 30, 2021

I did everything as per recipe, but I put a little turkey meat , fry a little and tossed in soup

Put all the seasoning , to give a little umff .., and I give to everybody on my family , everything was gone in 15 minutes. Well I will try again tomorrow and make s big pot , everybody was asking when I will do again , tomorrow.

Thank you to share with all of us . I forgot totally about poor asparagus which is so good for our health .

Vicky

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