Saturday, July 17, 2010

{soups-salads-and-salad-dressings} Asparagus Leek Soup Recipe

 

Asparagus Leek Soup Recipe


This is one of my family's favorite soups. It's so good for you because of all the vegetables, and it's very filling, too.

This recipe is:

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    * 2-16 Servings
    * Prep: 25 min.
    * Cook: 35 min.

Ingredients

    * 3 large leeks, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
    * 1 large onion, chopped
    * 3 tablespoons butter
    * 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
    * 3 medium carrots, thinly sliced
    * 1 teaspoon salt
    * 2-1/2 quarts chicken broth
    * 1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
    * 1 pound fresh asparagus, but into 1-inch pieces
    * 1/2 pound fresh spinach, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
    * 1/4 teaspoon pepper
    * 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions

    * In a Dutch oven , saute leeks and onion in butter until tender. Add the potatoes, carrots, salt, broth and rice. Cover and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes. Stir in asparagus.
    * Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add spinach, pepper and cream; heat through. Yield: 12-16 servings (4-1/2 quarts).


Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 157 calories, 8 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 26 mg cholesterol, 778 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein.


Asparagus Leek Soup published in Country April/May 1993, p47





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