Healthy Spring Asparagus Soup

Spring Asparagus Soup

This soup is so delicious that you may tend to forget how healthy it is. It’s also very easy to make so take notes, this recipe is a keeper. I first tried this soup at a charity golf outing. It was a fun ladies golf event.

The name of the non profit organization that our community was there to support was Fox Valley Food for Health. A few very thoughtful women- who were looking to help local families affected with cancer or a serious illness- originally formed it.

Their main objective was to prepare healthy organic meals and deliver them to their homes. In addition, they also educate these families on eating better and healthier. Fox Valley Food for Health relies mainly on volunteers and donations. With all that said, the ladies golf event was well attended by many local women showing their support. Fox Valley Food for Health had asked the chef to prepare a few of their very own healthy organic recipes and this asparagus soup was a big hit.

Healthy Spring Asparagus Soup

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 tables spoons of olive oil
• 2 whole leeks (chopping the white and light green parts)
• 1 lb. of asparagus trimmed and cut into thirds (reserve a few tips)
• 1 large russet potato peeled and cut into chunks
• 4 cups of organic chicken broth
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 ½ teas. Lemon juice
• 3 tablespoon cream fraiche (optional)
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a large pot over medium heat melt the butter and the oil. Add the leeks and Sauté until softened. Add the asparagus and potato and continue to cook until softened. About three minutes, then add the broth and some salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a low simmer until all the vegetables are cooked. About fifteen minutes. Remove from heat

Using a hand-held immersion blender puree the soup in the pot until smooth. Taste and adjust the seasoning as you like. If desired, you can garnish your soup with the cream fraiche topped with the chives and asparagus tips.

Note: this soup can be prepared substituting other vegetables such as broccoli or carrots

Did you know…

Asparagus are an excellent source of folic acid and the bone building vitamin K. They also provide Vitamin A and potassium. Asparagus are a clean 15 food meaning that they are low in pesticide load and are one of the safest crops to consume.

I hope you enjoy this soup as much as I do however, I warn you to make copies of the recipe because you will be asked to share it. Although, you can save yourself time and direct anyone that asks for the recipe to my blog.

Recipe was originally adapted from the William-Sonoma Collection Soup & Stew