Asparagus Vichyssoise Recipe

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Ingredients
7
Count
Nutrition
127
Calories
Total time
270
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1 kg asparagus
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme, - these will be disgarded after cooking
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped chives

Directions:

  1. Cut woody ends off asparagus and discard, cut asparagus into 3 cm lenghts, separate tips and stalks.
  2. Bring a pot of water to the boil, add asparagus tips and cook for 1 minute. Drain and run under cold water - place on a clean tea towel and reserve.
  3. Melt butter in a large pan, add leeks and cook over moderate heat until soft, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. Add asparagus stalk pieces, potatoes, thyme, chicken stock and 2 cups water and bring to a boil.
  5. Cover and simmer until potatoes are easily pierced with a skewer, about 20 minutes.
  6. Discard thyme springs, blend soup with hand blender or in a blender, add milk and season with salt & pepper to taste.
  7. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until well chilled, about 4 hours or overnight.
  8. Serve soup in chilled bowls, scattered with chives and reserved asparagus tips.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 126.6 Kcal (530 kJ)
Calories from fat 52.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.83g 9%
Cholesterol 16.61mg 6%
Sodium 134.24mg 6%
Potassium 450.32mg 10%
Total Carbs 13.49g 4%
Sugars 7.23g 29%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Protein 6.69g 13%
Vitamin C 11.3mg 19%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 3mg 17%
Calcium 104.7mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 45.8 Kcal (192 kJ)
Calories from fat 18.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.11g 9%
Cholesterol 6.01mg 6%
Sodium 48.56mg 6%
Potassium 162.91mg 10%
Total Carbs 4.88g 4%
Sugars 2.61g 29%
Dietary Fiber 1.09g 12%
Protein 2.42g 13%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 19%
Iron 1.1mg 17%
Calcium 37.9mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.4
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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