Creamy Spring Asparagus Soup
Serves 4
Time 35 min
Serve this delightful spring soup with crusty bread or top with homemade croutons.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 large leek, white and light green parts only, cleaned and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 cups gluten-free low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium Yukon gold potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 (1.0-pound) bunch asparagus, woody stems snapped off and discarded, spears cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/3 cup low-fat sour cream
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
Method
Melt butter in a medium pot over medium low heat.
Add leeks and cook, stirring often, until tender, about 10 minutes.
Add broth and potatoes and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium low, add asparagus and simmer gently until potatoes and asparagus are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
Remove pot from heat ad set aside to let cool slightly.
Carefully transfer soup to blender in batches and purée until smooth.
Return soup to pot and bring to a boil.
Remove from heat, whisk in sour cream and season with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with chives and serve.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 140 calories (50 from fat), 5g total fat, 2.5g saturated fat, 20mg cholesterol, 330mg sodium, 19g carbohydrates (3g dietary fiber, 6g sugar), 5g protein.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 large leek, white and light green parts only, cleaned and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 cups gluten-free low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium Yukon gold potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 (1.0-pound) bunch asparagus, woody stems snapped off and discarded, spears cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/3 cup low-fat sour cream
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives