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Add a photoI have always been a fan of the ubiquitous potato and leek soup. I thought I would try expanding on that idea a little, and adding in some greens. This soup is just delicious. When I think about grilling asparagus, I always serve it with a generous squeeze of lemon juice. Why should this soup be any different? I started making this soup without all the lemon, and found that it just didn’t have that extra pop. The lemon juice turned this soup from “so-so” to sublime.
Don’t be afraid to make this soup really, really lemony. “She is a friendly tart”. You won’t be sorry. YUMMO!
Ingredients
- a few Tablespoons of cold pressed extra virgin olive oil
- 2 large organic leeks washed thoroughly and thinly sliced
- 5 large organic red skinned potatoes scrubbed and not peeled and rustically chopped.
- 750gms organic asparagus trimmed and chopped.
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 1 -2 tsp Celtic sea salt
- juice of 2 lemons â or more to taste
- Nutmeg to serve
Directions
- Sautee the leeks in oil until soft and translucent.
- Add the potatoes and the stock, and simmer until the potato is tender, and cooked through.
- Add in the asparagus, and just blanch for only a couple of minutes until just tender. Be careful not to over cook them.
- We want to preserve the vibrant green colour, and nutritional value. Allow the soup to cool slightly.
- Then blend thoroughly, until smooth and creamy, Return to the stove, and reheat.
- Season with Celtic sea salt, and then pour in the fresh lemon juice gradually â tasting periodically until you achieve your perfect blend.
- The soup is best if it is really lemony. It has a tangy zing and tastes alive and really heightens the natural flavour of the asparagus.
- Season with nutmeg and serve with an extra lemon wedge. YUM!
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 689g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 245 | |
| Calories from Fat 4 | 2% |
| Total Fat 0.51g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.12g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1273mg | 53% |
| Potassium 1537mg | 44% |
| Total Carbs 55.77g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.6g | 22% |
| Sugars 7.07g | 5% |
| Protein 7.29g | 12% |
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