Asparagus, Potato And Leek Soup Recipe

Name: Asparagus, Potato And Leek Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon unsalted butter; 1 large leek, white and light green part only, washed and chopped; 1 medium baking potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1/2 pound asparagus, ends snapped off, tips cut off and reserved, stalks cut into 1-inch pieces; 3 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 8 shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and quartered

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon unsalted butter
1 large leek, white and light green part only, washed and chopped
1 medium baking potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 pound asparagus, ends snapped off, tips cut off and reserved, stalks cut into 1-inch pieces
3 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 teaspoon olive oil
8 shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and quartered

1
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat.
2
Add the leek and saute until soft, about 5 minutes.
3
Add the potatoes, asparagus stalks, chicken broth and lemon rind.
4
Raise heat and simmer until potatoes and asparagus are tender, about 15 minutes.
5
Place soup in a blender and puree until smooth.
6
Stir in salt and pepper.
7
Keep warm.
8
Heat the olive oil in a medium nonstick skillet.
9
Add the mushrooms and the asparagus tips.
10
Saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
11
Ladle the soup among 4 bowls.
12
Garnish with asparagus tips and mushrooms.
13
Serve immediately.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon unsalted butter, 1 large leek, white and light green part only, washed and chopped, 1 medium baking potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes, 1/2 pound asparagus, ends snapped off, tips cut off and reserved, stalks cut into 1-inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Asparagus, Potato And Leek Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Asparagus, Potato And Leek Soup

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