Asparagus Vichyssoise with Mint Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 tbsp (1/4 stick) butter
1 cup thinly sliced leek (white and pale green parts only)
1/2 cup 1/2-inch cubes peeled russet potato (about 3 oz)
2 1/2 cups low-salt chicken broth
3 cups 1-inch pieces trimmed asparagus (cut from 18 to 20 oz)
1/4 cup chilled whipping cream
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint

Directions:

Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add leek and potato; sauté 2 minutes. Add broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Add asparagus. Simmer uncovered until asparagus is just tender, 5 to 6 minutes (depending on thickness of stalks). Remove pan from heat. Transfer 8 asparagus tips to small bowl for garnish.
Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide soup among 4 shallow bowls. Freeze 15 to 20 minutes to chill quickly.
Meanwhile, whisk cream, mint, and large pinch of salt in small bowl until cream is slightly thickened.
Drizzle mint cream over soup, then garnish with asparagus tips.
Per serving: 170.9 (kcal) calories, 60.3 % calories from fat, 11.5 g fat, 7.3 g saturated fat, 38.7 mg cholesterol, 11.6 g carbohydrates, 1.9 g dietary fiber, 2.8 g total sugars, 9.7 g net carbohydrates, 5.8 g protein Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	485.14 Kcal (2031 kJ)
Calories from fat	449.69 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	49.97g	77%
Cholesterol	131.68mg	44%
Sodium	378.84mg	16%
Potassium	284.99mg	6%
Total Carbs	7.73g	3%
Sugars	2.9g	12%
Dietary Fiber	2.83g	11%
Protein	4.42g	9%
Vitamin C	9.9mg	16%
Vitamin A	0.8mg	25%
Iron	24.7mg	137%
Calcium	63.4mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	143.4 Kcal (600 kJ)
Calories from fat	132.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.77g	77%
Cholesterol	38.92mg	44%
Sodium	111.97mg	16%
Potassium	84.23mg	6%
Total Carbs	2.28g	3%
Sugars	0.86g	12%
Dietary Fiber	0.83g	11%
Protein	1.31g	9%
Vitamin C	2.9mg	16%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	25%
Iron	7.3mg	137%
Calcium	18.7mg	6%

* 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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