Leek & Asparagus French Potage

Leek & Asparagus French Potage
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 12
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 146.8
  • Total Fat: 9.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 24.9 mg
  • Sodium: 209.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 11.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.1 g
  • Protein: 5.5 g

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Introduction

This is by far the best and tastiest Cream of Leek & Asparagus I have ever tasted and one of my staples when hosting dinners. People love it and I always get rave reviews!
It gives you 8 generous servings.
This is by far the best and tastiest Cream of Leek & Asparagus I have ever tasted and one of my staples when hosting dinners. People love it and I always get rave reviews!
It gives you 8 generous servings.

Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

    Onion, 1/2 med (diced)
    Leeks, 2 med (diced)
    Asparagus, fresh, 1 large bunch (cut in 1in pieceCauliflower, 2 cups or half a small head (diced)
    Low Sodium Broth (Chicken or Veg), 7 cups
    Parsley, fresh, 1/4 cup (or dried if no fresh parsley available)
    Lemon Juice, 1/8 cup
    Pepper, to taste
    Unsalted butter, 1/2 cup, 1 cup

Directions

In large pot, saute onion and leek. Add cauliflower and asparagus, as well as broth.
Stir in parsley and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and let simmer for 30 minutes.
Add butter and lemon juice.
With a hand blender (or food processor), blend the soup well until you obtain a creamy consistence.
Serve hot.

You can top with sour cream and/or asparagus tips for a nice presentation.

This soup refrigerates well up to a week. Just reheat in the microwave and enjoy again!