Best Asparagus Leek And Red Potato Soup Recipes

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LEEK POTATO SOUP



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Alton Brown's Leek Potato Soup, or vichyssoise, is equally delicious hot or cold, from Good Eats on Food Network.

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound leeks, cleaned and dark green sections removed, approximately 4 to 5 medium
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Heavy pinch kosher salt, plus additional for seasoning
14 ounces, approximately 3 small, Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced small
1 quart vegetable broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 tablespoon snipped chives

Steps:

  • Chop the leeks into small pieces.
  • In a 6-quart saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the leeks and a heavy pinch of salt and sweat for 5 minutes. Decrease the heat to medium-low and cook until the leeks are tender, approximately 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the potatoes and the vegetable broth, increase the heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and gently simmer until the potatoes are soft, approximately 45 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat and puree the mixture with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir in the heavy cream, buttermilk, and white pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if desired. Sprinkle with chives and serve immediately, or chill and serve cold.

ASPARAGUS LEEK SOUP



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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

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

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.

ASPARAGUS, POTATO AND LEEK SOUP



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     soups and stews, appetizer

Time 30m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon unsalted butter
1 large leek, white and light green part only, washed and chopped
1 medium baking potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 pound asparagus, ends snapped off, tips cut off and reserved, stalks cut into 1-inch pieces
3 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 teaspoon olive oil
8 shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and quartered

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Add the leek and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the potatoes, asparagus stalks, chicken broth and lemon rind. Raise heat and simmer until potatoes and asparagus are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Place soup in a blender and puree until smooth. Stir in salt and pepper. Keep warm. Heat the olive oil in a medium nonstick skillet. Add the mushrooms and the asparagus tips. Saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Ladle the soup among 4 bowls. Garnish with asparagus tips and mushrooms. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 176, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 625 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

LEEK, POTATO AND ASPARAGUS SOUP



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil
1/4 stick (1 ounce) butter
2 large leeks, washed and chopped (you can use the green tops, but wash them well since they are quite sandy)
1 celery stalk, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 to 3/4 pound asparagus, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, with tips intact
2 cups milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 whole green onions, chopped, for garnish

Steps:

  • Put the oil, butter, leeks, celery and onion in a large pot. Cover and cook about 8 minutes, stirring every minute or so, until the onion is translucent and the leeks have softened. Add the potatoes and water. Bring to a boil, lower the heat to medium, and cook until the potatoes are soft, about 12 to 15 minutes. Add the asparagus, milk and cream. Stir and cook, covered, at least 5 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle the chopped green onions on top of the soup just before serving. Wonderful soup!

PURéE OF ASPARAGUS SOUP



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By now, those of you who follow my work have seen a number of simple pureed soups that begin with onions, potatoes and leeks. Here's another one. The beautiful pale green soup is all the more fragrant because I use the asparagus trimmings for the broth.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, weekday, soups and stews, appetizer

Time 1h30m

Yield Serves six

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, halved
Green of 1 large leek (optional)
Salt to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Trimmed stems from 1 pound asparagus, cut in 1-inch lengths
2 quarts water
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 leek, white and light green parts only, sliced and cleaned optional
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
2 medium-size russet potatoes, peeled and diced
Salt, preferably kosher salt, to taste
1 1/2 quarts asparagus broth (above)
A bouquet garni made with a bay leaf and a few sprigs each parsley and thyme
1 pound asparagus, woody ends snapped off, sliced about 1 inch thick, plus 12 whole stalks, woody ends snapped off, for the garnish
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Freshly ground pepper
Chopped fresh tarragon for garnish

Steps:

  • Combine all of the ingredients for the broth, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes. Strain and set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a large, heavy soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, and add the leek, onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook gently for five minutes, stirring often, until the onion and leek have softened. Add the garlic, stir together for a minute, then add the potatoes, broth, bouquet garni and salt to taste. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes. Add the chopped asparagus (not the 12 spears), and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from the heat, and remove the bouquet garni.
  • Puree the soup with a hand blender or, working in 1-1/2 cup batches, ladle the soup into a blender. Place a towel over the blender, and pull it down tightly to prevent splashing. Blend each batch, then (whether you pureed the soup in the pot or in a blender) put through a medium strainer, pushing it through with the bottom of your ladle or with a spatula. Return to the pot. Heat through, and add the lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Meanwhile, steam the 12 asparagus spears for four minutes, until just tender. Refresh with cold water, then slice about 3/4 inch thick.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish each serving with a handful of sliced asparagus, sprinkle with tarragon and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 103, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 1539 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

ASPARAGUS POTATO SOUP



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"This creamy and comforting soup is a terrific way to warm up on a cold or rainy day," writes Sherry McKellar of Springville, Utah. Hearty bowls featuring tender potatoes and asparagus get a special touch when topped with bacon and cheddar cheese.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups diced peeled potatoes
1/2 pound fresh asparagus, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
4 cups water
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan or soup kettle, combine the potatoes, asparagus, onion, celery, bouillon and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in the butter., In a bowl, combine flour, cream, milk, salt and pepper until smooth; add to the vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Garnish with bacon and cheese.

Nutrition Facts :

CREAMY ASPARAGUS, LEEK AND POTATO SOUP



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Make and share this Creamy Asparagus, Leek and Potato Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by pink cook

Categories     Potato

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups leeks
1/4 cup butter
2 cups potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes
2 cups asparagus, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
4 cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon salt, to taste
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 (13 ounce) can evaporated milk (or use half-and-half cream)

Steps:

  • Cut leeks in half lengthwise, wash and thinly slice.
  • In large pan lightly sauté leeks in butter. Add potatoes. Saute for about 3 minutes.
  • Add asparagus, chicken stock, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  • Lower heat and simmer gently for about 20-30 minutes, until all vegetables are soft. Put contents in blender or processor and purée.
  • Add evaporated milk (or cream) and adjust salt and pepper for seasoning. (Also adjust the consistency of the soup, adding a little more of chicken stock if it is too thick).
  • Serve warm with garlic or herb flavored crutons, or toasted bread slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 43, Sodium 766.4, Carbohydrate 27.3, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 4.9, Protein 11.2

ASPARAGUS AND LEEK SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Blender     Quick & Easy     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Asparagus     Leek     Spring     Sour Cream     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup finely chopped white and pale green part of leek, washed well
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
1/3 cup sour cream

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.

RHO'S ASPARAGUS, LEEK & POTATO SOUP



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Make and share this Rho's Asparagus, Leek & Potato Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rhondapalooza

Categories     Potato

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 lb asparagus
1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 cup onion, chopped
2 leeks, thinly sliced
3 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 cup potato, peeled and diced
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Wash and trim asparagus; cut stalks into pieces and set tips aside.
  • In large, non-stick saucepan, heat oil; saute garlic, onion, leeks, and asparagus stalks just until softened, approximately 10 minutes.
  • Add stock and potatoes; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Puree in food processor until smooth OR cook a little longer until potatoes begin to break apart and forego the processing (personally I prefer the chunkier consistency).
  • Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Return to saucepan (if you chose to process the mixture).
  • Steam reserved asparagus tips until just tender (approx. 2 mins); add to soup.
  • ENJOY! :-).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.1, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 6.3, Sodium 324.7, Carbohydrate 28, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 8.2, Protein 9.2

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