IRISH CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP

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While in Ireland I fell in love with their soups and breads. So I bought a cookbook called Irish Soups and Breads written by Nuala Cullen. This is one of the recipes I love and I am putting it on here for convenience. I don't even like asparagus, but I love this. I also add a little tarragon to taste.

Provided by ms. muffet

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb fresh asparagus (I use frozen)
1 cup potato
2 medium leeks
5 tablespoons butter, separated
5 cups chicken stock
4 tablespoons creme fraiche
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cut the tips from half the asparagus and set aside for garnish. (I use it all).
  • Peel the lower woody parts of the stalks and chop into small pieces, or break the frozen ones.
  • Peel and cube potatoes.
  • Wash and finely chop leeks.
  • Blanch reserved tips in boiling salted water for 5 minutes if used, then cool and set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan and cook the leeks gently for a few minutes, then add potatoes and chopped asparagus.
  • Add stock and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Puree the soup in blender, food processor, or use hand blender.
  • Place pureed soup back in saucepan.
  • Add the creme fraiche and another tablespoon of butter and stir.
  • Garnish with tips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.9, Fat 15.9, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 45.1, Sodium 366.9, Carbohydrate 18.9, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 6, Protein 8

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