Asparagus Soup from Vicki Delany

Asparagus season might be over where you are, and nothing tastes like fresh local asparagus, but if you don’t have access to that, the store-bought stuff will do.

I never make soups with milk or cream, as I think the natural thickness of the vegetables should be sufficient without adding extra fat (and calories).  This soup is a perfect example of that – it’s thick and creamy and delicious.

Asparagus Soup

1 leek, white part only, thinly sliced

1 tbsp. butter

4 cups (1 litre) chicken broth

1 potato, peeled and diced

2 lb (900 g) green asparagus, trimmed and cut into pieces

Soften the leek in the butter. Add the broth and potato. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.

Add the asparagus and continue cooking for 8 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

In a blender, purée the soup until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

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