ASPARAGUS LEEK BISQUE
This Asparagus Leek Bisque is creamy, delicate, and full of fresh spring flavors. Serves 4 as an entreé or 6 as a side.
Provided by Kresha Faber
Categories Soup
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Snap the asparagus. **
- Chop the stalks into 1-inch pieces and set aside.
- Clean and slice the leeks and set aside.
- In a heavy saucepan, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat until the butter melts and the bubbles subside.
- Adding olive oil is an old French trick to keep the butter from burning, so the olive oil isn't necessary if you use ghee.
- Add the leeks and sauté until softened, about 4 minutes.
- Add chopped asparagus, salt, and pepper. Sauté another 8 to 10 minutes until the asparagus begins to soften.
- Pour in brandy and cook until reduced by half, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add chicken stock and simmer over medium heat until the asparagus is tender, 15 to 20 minutes, stirring often.
- Using an immersible blender or working carefully in batches with a standard blender, pureé the soup until smooth.
- The mixture will be quite thick, so work carefully to avoid burns as you blend.
- Return to medium-low heat OR cool and place in the freezer for future meals.
- When ready to serve, heat over medium-low, add cream, and heat just until hot.
- Do not boil.
- Ladle into bowls and place a pile of crabmeat in the middle of each bowl, if using.
ASPARAGUS LEEK SOUP
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.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h
Yield 16 servings (4-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 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 25-30 minutes. Stir in asparagus. , Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add the spinach, pepper and cream; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 778mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND LEEKS
No vegetable says spring quite like asparagus. In this recipe, we combine pretty green spears with leeks. Crushed red pepper adds a bit of zest.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place asparagus and leeks on an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over vegetables. , Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH CRISPY LEEKS AND CAPERS
In this supremely springy recipe, thick asparagus stalks and thinly sliced leeks are glossed with olive oil and covered in salty capers. Everything is roasted in the same pan and emerges tender and golden-edged. Capers also make an appearance in the mustard sauce served alongside, which adds a tangy, mayonnaise-like richness. You can double the recipe, if you wish, though you may have to increase the roasting time by a few minutes to make up for a more-crowded pan. Serve this on its own as a first course, or as an accompaniment to roast chicken, braised meats or seared fish. Just don't use thin asparagus: It'll cook too quickly, before the leeks have a chance to turn golden. Stick with spears that are at least 1/2 inch in diameter.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories vegetables, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 3 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425 degrees. Put asparagus on a rimmed sheet pan and toss with 1 tablespoon oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt until well coated.
- In a small bowl, stir together leeks, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Sprinkle leeks on top of asparagus, then sprinkle with capers. Roast until asparagus are tender and golden brown, about 12 to 18 minutes.
- While the asparagus stalks roast, make the mustard sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mustard, capers and garlic. Slowly whisk in olive oil a few drops at a time to create a thick, emulsified dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Once asparagus stalks are out of the oven, squeeze a lemon wedge over it and sprinkle parsley on top. Serve with mustard sauce and more lemon wedges on the side.
ASPARAGUS AND LEEK SOUP
Categories Soup/Stew Blender Quick & Easy Wheat/Gluten-Free Asparagus Leek Spring Sour Cream Gourmet
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a saucepan cook the leek and the garlic in the butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until the leek is softened, add the asparagus, the broth, and 1/2 cup water, and simmer the mixture, covered, for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the asparagus is very tender. Purée two thirds of the mixture in a blender until it is very smooth, stir the purée into the mixture remaining in the pan, and whisk in the sour cream and salt and pepper to taste. Cook the soup over moderately low heat until it is heated through, but do not let it boil.
OVEN-ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND LEEKS
Make and share this Oven-Roasted Asparagus and Leeks recipe from Food.com.
Provided by JacquelineS
Categories Vegetable
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Trim each leek at root end, then cut off top where the thick green leaves begin.
- Cut in half lengthwise and soak in cold water 10 minutes.
- Rinse, then pat dry.
- Trim tough ends of asparagus.
- Combine leeks and asparagus in a large bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil and add salt and pepper.
- Toss to coat.
- Place in a large roasting pan and roast until vegetables start to turn brown, about 25 minutes.
- Let cool 5 minutes, then drizzle with balsamic vinegar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.8, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 327.9, Carbohydrate 22, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 6.2, Protein 3.8
OVEN-ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND LEEKS
This oven-roasted asparagus and leek recipe is simply delicious. If thick asparagus is unavailable, use thin spears, and adjust the cooking time; thin asparagus will cook faster.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Trim each leek at the root end, making sure the stalk stays intact, then cut off the top where the green part begins. Cut leeks in half lengthwise. Immerse in a bowl of cold water to loosen any sand or grit. Rinse under cold running water, and pat dry.
- Heat oven to 400 degrees. Trim tough ends from asparagus. In a large bowl, combine asparagus and leeks. Drizzle olive oil over vegetables, and toss to coat. Add salt, and season with pepper; toss to combine.
- Place vegetables in a heavy roasting pan, and transfer to oven. Roast until vegetables start to turn brown and are fork tender, about 25 minutes. Remove pan from oven, and set on heat-proof surface until vegetables are cool enough to eat. When ready to serve, drizzle with balsamic vinegar, if desired.
BUTTER-POACHED ASPARAGUS, LEEKS & PEAS
These classic spring veggies retain their flavour and colour when cooked this way - make the most of the short asparagus season!
Provided by Rosie Birkett
Categories Side dish
Time 9m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring 100ml water to a simmer in a saucepan, add a pinch of salt and whisk in the butter. Drop in the leeks, cook for 2 mins,then add the asparagus and peas, and cook for 2 mins more. Remove from the heat and add the lemon juice and mint.
- To serve, remove the veg from the emulsion with a slotted spoon, then spoon over some of the buttery poaching juices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 6 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium
ASPARAGUS, LEEK, AND GRUYERE QUICHE
This spring brunch dish is made richer with Gruyere, an aged Swiss cheese with a nutty flavor that tastes great with eggs. Meanwhile asparagus adds a springtime element to the dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with rack in lowest position. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium. Add leek and asparagus; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until asparagus is crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes; let cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, half-and-half, 1/2 teaspoon salt, teaspoon pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg. Place pie crust on a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with cheese; top with asparagus mixture. Pour egg mixture on top.
- Bake until center of quiche is just set, 50 to 60 minutes, rotating sheet halfway through. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
ASPARAGUS BISQUE
Make and share this Asparagus Bisque recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Shahana
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Thaw the asparagus.
- Combine all ingredients in saucepan.
- Bring to a boil; simmer covered 8 - 12 minutes or until asparagus is tender.
- Process with blender until smooth.
- Pour into bowl.
- Serve hot or cover and chill at least 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.4, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 4.2, Sodium 214.4, Carbohydrate 11.5, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 4.4, Protein 6.1
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