Asparagus and Dill Avgolemono Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 1/3 cups finely chopped white part of leek, washed well and drained
1 1/3 cups finely chopped onion
1 cup thinly sliced celery
2 tbsp unsalted butter
3 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces, reserving about30 tips for garnish
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
3 large eggs
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice plus additional to taste if desired
3 tbsp minced fresh dill
dill sprigs for garnish

Directions:

In a large heavy saucepan cook the leek, the onion, and the celery with salt and pepper to taste in the butter over moderate heat, stirring, until the vegetables are softened, add the asparagus pieces, the broth, and the water, and simmer the mixture, covered for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender. Purée the soup in batches in a blender or food processor until it is smooth, transferring it as it is puréed to another large heavy saucepan, and let it cool to lukewarm.
In a saucepan of boiling water cook the reserved asparagus tips for 3 to 4 minutes, or until they are tender, and transfer them with a slotted spoon to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop the cooking. Drain the asparagus tips and reserve them.
In a heatproof bowl whisk together the eggs and 1/4 cup of the lemon juice, add 1 cup of the lukewarm soup in a stream, whisking, and whisk the egg mixture into the remaining soup. Cook the soup over moderately low heat, whisking and being careful not to let it boil, until it is thickened slightly and registers 160°F. on a candy thermometer and whisk in the minced dill, the additional lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. (The soup may be prepared up to this point 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled. To reheat the soup, cook it over low heat, stirring, until it is hot, being careful not to let it boil.) Serve the soup either hot or chilled, garnished with the reserved asparagus tips and the dill sprigs.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	99.5 Kcal (417 kJ)
Calories from fat	38.02 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.22g	6%
Cholesterol	68.78mg	23%
Sodium	422mg	18%
Potassium	498.09mg	11%
Total Carbs	10.39g	3%
Sugars	4.7g	19%
Dietary Fiber	3.88g	16%
Protein	5.73g	11%
Vitamin C	21.8mg	36%
Iron	3.5mg	20%
Calcium	73.2mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	25.82 Kcal (108 kJ)
Calories from fat	9.87 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.1g	6%
Cholesterol	17.85mg	23%
Sodium	109.52mg	18%
Potassium	129.27mg	11%
Total Carbs	2.7g	3%
Sugars	1.22g	19%
Dietary Fiber	1.01g	16%
Protein	1.49g	11%
Vitamin C	5.7mg	36%
Iron	0.9mg	20%
Calcium	19mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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