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Asparagus and Leek Soup

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Ingredients:

  • 3 Leeks; White & Pale Parts
  • 2 lb Asparagus; Trimmed And Cubed
  • 2 tb Vegetable Oil
  • 2 ts Grated Lemon Rind
  • 5 c Chicken Stock

Directions:

Be sure to wash leeks thoroughly under cold running water, spraying the water in between all layers to rinse away any grit. Coarsely chop leeks. Cut asparagus into 1 1/2 inch lengths; set aside.
 
In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; cook leeks, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 10 minutes longer or until very soft. Stir in lemon rind; cook for 1 minute. Add asparagus, stock and 1 cup water; bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until asparagus is tender. Remove and set aside 1 cup of the asparagus tips. In blender, puree remaining soup in batches until very smooth. (Soup can be covered and refrigerated for up to 1 day.)
 
Return soup to pot; reheat over low heat. Ladle into bowls; garnish with reserved asparagus tips. Makes 8 servings.
 
Formatted by Carole Walberg
 
Recipe by: Daphna Rabinovitch "Canadian Living" April'98
 
Posted to MC-Recipe Digest by "Bob & Carole Walberg" <walbergr@mb.sympatico.ca> on Apr 8, 1998