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Asparagus Soup II

SUBMITTED BY: Kevin Ryan PHOTO BY: Sue

"This is a great springtime soup! Fresh with the tastes we have all longed for throughout the winter!"

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 leek, sliced
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons long-grain white rice
  • 1 to taste salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large stockpot, combine the water or stock, asparagus ends and separated leek greens. Heat over low heat and allow to simmer while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
  2. In a medium saute pan, heat the butter and oil. Add the leek 'whites', onion and rice and cook until the onion begins to color (about 8 minutes). Add 1 cup of the warm stock and cook 10 more minutes.
  3. Strain the stock of the asparagus and leek ends and return to the stockpot. Add the contents of the saute pan to the strained stock along with the asparagus middles and partially cover the pot. Cook 12 more minutes.
  4. Transfer soup to a food processor and puree. Strain this back into the stockpot. Season and add salt, pepper and lemon juice to taste. Meanwhile, drop the asparagus tips into boiling salted water and cook until tender (about 4 minutes). Serve the soup with a few asparagus tips on top for garnish.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2003 by MOLSON7
I prefer a thicker creamier soup. It was ok but not great. I added some heavy cream to help it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2003 by SUE MATHIAS
At first the recipe was confusing. Once figured out was okay. Excellent soup! We used brown... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2003 by PWDPK
sorry Kevin but the flavor was very disappointing---wasn't identifiable as asparagus MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2006 by Sue
This recipe was quick and easy. I used chicken broth rather than plain water. My husband and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2003 by NCLOVELAND
Definately not worth the effort. Sorry Kevin! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2006 by Anne Proulx
Delightful for someone who can't tolerate milk. Excellent flavor. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2007 by 1944
I made many changes to this recipe to make it pallatable. I used 3 leeks and did not add any... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Asparagus Soup II

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 143

  • Total Fat: 6.9g
  • Cholesterol: 8mg
  • Sodium: 169mg
  • Total Carbs: 18.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 3.5g
  • Protein: 5.2g

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