Asparagus-Leek Soup Recipe

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Asparagus-Leek Soup
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Ingredients
13
Count
Nutrition
893
Calories
Total time
35
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Steam the asparagus in a covered steamer over boiling water until crisp-tender (Or, put the asparagus in a microwave-proof dish and add about 1/4 cup water- Cover tightly and microwave on high for about 4 minutes- Drain well; set aside).
  2. Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a small skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the corn and bell pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add salt to taste; Set aside.
  5. Melt the remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
  6. Add the mushrooms and leeks; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender but not brown, about 5 minutes.
  7. Add the curry powder; stir for about 30 seconds.
  8. Add the vegetable stock, milk, and asparagus.
  9. Increase the heat to medium-high and stir occasionally as the liquid comes to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium.
  10. Stir together the cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl until smooth; stir into the soup.
  11. Cook, stirring constantly, until the soup is smooth and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
  12. Remove from the heat; Season to taste.
  13. Top each serving with about 2 tablespoons of the corn-bell pepper mixture.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 893.41 Kcal (3741 kJ)
Calories from fat 207.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.07g 35%
Cholesterol 64.92mg 22%
Sodium 19219.84mg 801%
Potassium 865.76mg 18%
Total Carbs 136.18g 45%
Sugars 20.77g 83%
Dietary Fiber 5.36g 21%
Protein 16.25g 33%
Vitamin C 32.5mg 54%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 18%
Iron 12.7mg 70%
Calcium 274mg 27%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 145.49 Kcal (609 kJ)
Calories from fat 33.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.76g 35%
Cholesterol 10.57mg 22%
Sodium 3129.82mg 801%
Potassium 140.98mg 18%
Total Carbs 22.18g 45%
Sugars 3.38g 83%
Dietary Fiber 0.87g 21%
Protein 2.65g 33%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 54%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 18%
Iron 2.1mg 70%
Calcium 44.6mg 27%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 19
    Points
  • 22
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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