Creamy Asparagus Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 lbs asparagus,stem ends trimmed
3 tbsp unsalted butter
2 small leeks,white and lt.green parts only ,halved lengthwise and sliced thin
salt and pepper
3-1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup frozen peas
2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 tsp lemon juice

Directions:

Cut tips off asparagus and chop stalks into 1/2 pieces. Mwlt 1-1/2 Tbs butter in Dutch oven over med-high heat. Add asparagus tips and cook ,stirring occasionally,until just tender,about 2 mins. Set aside.
Add remaining butter and asparagus,leeks,1/2 tsp. salt and 1/8 tsp pepper to empty pot and cook over med-low heat,stirring occasionally,until vegetables are softened,about 10 mins
Add broth to pot and bring to a boil over med-high heat. Reduce heat to med-low and simmer until vegetables are tender.,about 5 mins. Stir in peas and Parmesan.
Puree soup in blender in 2 batches(we used stick blender in the pot)and return to pot. Stir in cream,lemon juice and asparagus tips and cook till heated through,about 2 mins. Season with salt and pepper. Serve.
Soup can be refrigerated 2 days in airtight container
Note:Peel the spears with vegetable peeler if they are thicker than 1/2

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	154.76 Kcal (648 kJ)
Calories from fat	85.36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.48g	15%
Cholesterol	23.58mg	8%
Sodium	91.19mg	4%
Potassium	504.22mg	11%
Total Carbs	13.41g	4%
Sugars	4.8g	19%
Dietary Fiber	4.18g	17%
Protein	7.78g	16%
Vitamin C	14.9mg	25%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	3.9mg	21%
Calcium	85.3mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	44.7 Kcal (187 kJ)
Calories from fat	24.66 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.74g	15%
Cholesterol	6.81mg	8%
Sodium	26.34mg	4%
Potassium	145.65mg	11%
Total Carbs	3.87g	4%
Sugars	1.39g	19%
Dietary Fiber	1.21g	17%
Protein	2.25g	16%
Vitamin C	4.3mg	25%
Iron	1.1mg	21%
Calcium	24.6mg	9%

* 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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