Name: Creamy asparagus soup recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: Serves: 4
Ingredients: 2 shallots, finely chopped; 2 leeks, trimmed and thinly sliced; 450g (1lb) asparagus spears; 700ml (1 1/4pt) vegetable stock; 150ml (1/4pt) crème fraîche

By GoodtoKnow

last updated 13 July 2022

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This light, fresh-tasting asparagus soup is a great vegetarian dinner if you don't fancy fish or meat. Serve with warm crusty bread and enjoy. This is a light soup that counts towards your five-a-day. It is also rather filling.

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Ingredients

2 shallots, finely chopped
2 leeks, trimmed and thinly sliced
450g (1lb) asparagus spears
700ml (1 1/4pt) vegetable stock
150ml (1/4pt) crème fraîche

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Method

Heat 30ml (2tbsp) oil in a pan and fry 2 finely chopped shallots for 2-3 mins. Add 2 trimmed and thinly sliced leeks, cover and fry gently for 10 mins until soft. 2. Trim and finely chop 450g (1lb) asparagus spears, reserving a few of the tips for the garnish. Add the chopped asparagus to the pan with 700ml (1 1/4pt) vegetable stock.
Simmer for 15-20 mins until the asparagus is tender.
Cool slightly, then purée (in batches) in a food processor or blender. Return to the pan and stir in 150ml (1/4pt) crème fraîche. Heat through gently and season to taste.
Serve in bowls garnished with the lightly steamed reserved asparagus tips.

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