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Cream of Asparagus Soup
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 0 Minutes
Servings: 6
low fat, low carb version
Ingredients:
1 cup asparagus, from fresh steamed, save tips for garnish or other.
2 cups onion, cut in half and sliced
1 leek, white and light green part, sliced
1/2 cup celery root, cut in 1/2 pieces
1 tbsp olive oil
4 cups chicken broth
1 salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
1. In 10 cup saucepan, heat olive oil on medium heat. Add leeks and onions, saute until translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. Add asparagus pieces and celery root, saute for 3 minutes.
3. Add broth, raise temperature to high and bring to boil. Lower temperature to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes.
4. Correct seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Let cool for 30 minutes and put in a blender in batches. Puree until smooth.
6. Serve with parmesan wafers and garnish with asparagus tips.
By RecipeOfHealth.com