June 23, 2022
Diane Henderiks' Velvet Asparagus & Leek Soup
Diane Henderiks' Velvet Asparagus & Leek Soup
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Category
Appetizers, Soups
Servings
4
Cook Time
30 minutes
Easy to make, delicious, and light. Excellent to pair with a simple turkey sandwich, or side salad.
Author:Diane Henderiks
Ingredients
4 medium leeks (white and pale green parts only); cleaned and thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons minced shallots
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 1/2 pounds asparagus; trimmed and sliced
- 2 quarts vegetable stock
- 4 medium potatoes; peeled and coarsely chopped
- 1 cup evaporated skim milk
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1/2 teaspoon True Lemon (2 packets)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Parmigiano Reggiano cheese (optional, as garnish)
Directions
In a large soup pot, saute the leek, shallots and garlic in butter until tender.
- Add the asparagus stems, stock, and potatoes. Simmer until the asparagus and potatoes are tender - about 30 minutes
- Puree the soup with a high powered blender or immersion blender. Strain the soup through a fine mesh sieve to remove the asparagus fibers.
- Stir in the evaporated skim milk, True Lemon, and salt.
- Garnish each serving with a Parmesan crisp.*
- *For crisps, grate Parmigiano Reggiano, using a third cup grated for every crisp you want to make. Heat a non-stick pan to medium or slightly higher. No oil is needed. Sprinkle Parmigiano evenly over the pan and melt for 2-3 minutes, until the cheese browns a little. When melted and slightly brown, remove to a paper towel to cool.
Recipe Note
Recipe courtesy Diane Henderiks, RD / Dietitian-in-the-Kitchen.