Asparagus & Leek Soup Recipe

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Asparagus & Leek Soup
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Directions:

  1. Coarsely chop leeks.
  2. Cut asparagus into 1 1/2 lengths; set aside.
  3. In large saucepan, heat oil over med heat and cook leeks, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat and cook for 10 minutes longer or until very soft.
  5. Stir in lemon rind; cook for 1 minute.
  6. Add asparagus, stock and 1 cup water; bring to a boil.
  7. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes until asparagus is tender.
  8. Remove and set aside 1 cup of the asparagus tips.
  9. In blender, puree remaining soup in batches until very smooth.
  10. (Soup can be covered and refrigerated up to 1 day.) Return soup to pot; reheat over low heat.
  11. Ladle into bowls; garnish with reserved asparagus tips.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 130.84 Kcal (548 kJ)
Calories from fat 45.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.01g 8%
Cholesterol 7.22mg 2%
Sodium 225.25mg 9%
Potassium 447.99mg 10%
Total Carbs 15.95g 5%
Sugars 6.91g 28%
Dietary Fiber 2.95g 12%
Protein 7.57g 15%
Vitamin C 10.9mg 18%
Iron 3mg 17%
Calcium 52mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 43.41 Kcal (182 kJ)
Calories from fat 14.96 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.66g 8%
Cholesterol 2.4mg 2%
Sodium 74.74mg 9%
Potassium 148.64mg 10%
Total Carbs 5.29g 5%
Sugars 2.29g 28%
Dietary Fiber 0.98g 12%
Protein 2.51g 15%
Vitamin C 3.6mg 18%
Iron 1mg 17%
Calcium 17.2mg 5%

* 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

  • 2.4
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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