PURéED ASPARAGUS

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Provided by Mark Bittman

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds trimmed and chopped asparagus
2 tablespoons butter to soften
5 cups stock or water
1 large peeled and cubed potato
Lemon juice and olive oil

Steps:

1 1/2 pounds trimmed and chopped asparagus and add 1 large peeled and cubed potato in 2 tablespoons butter to soften, about 5 minutes
Add 5 cups stock or water; boil, cover, lower the heat and simmer until asparagus is tender, about 15 minutes
Cool slightly, purée, strain and refrigerate
Garnish: Lemon juice and olive oil.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 198, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 291 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams