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CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP

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  1. 1

    Trim tips of asparagus spears and set aside. Cut remainder of stems into 1-inch pieces. Prepare ice bath.

  2. 2

    In small saucepan, bring 2 1/2 cups of salted water to . Blanch asparagus tips until tender (1-2 minutes ); shock tips in ice water. Reserve cooking liquid (about 2 cups). Set aside tips for garnish.

  3. 3

    Warm oil in 1-gallon sauce pan. Add leeks with pinch of salt and sweat over medium-low heat for 7 to 10 minutes or until soft but not brown. Add oats, asparagus stems, reserved cooking liquid with enough water or stock to equal 4 cups. Add bouquet garni and bring to . Lower heat and , partially covered for about 30 minutes or until oats are soft.

  4. 4

    Remove bouquet garni and discard. Puree soup in blender until very smooth.

  5. 5

    Return soup to pot; thin if desired with water or stock. Adjust seasonings with salt, pepper and lemon juice. Add butter if desired for richer consistency.

  6. 6

    Pour soup into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley and reserved tips.

📋Details

Meal Typelunch
Seasonspring, summer, autumn, winter

⚗Elemental Properties

🔥Fire
20%
💧Water
25%
🌍Earth
32%
💨Air
23%

⚗️Alchemical Scores

MonicaConstant
—/100
Heat4%
Entropy16%
Reactivity81%
0.066
Heat
0.290
Entropy
1.476
Reactivity

📊Nutrition Per Serving

324.33cal
Per serving
% Daily Value
16%
of 2000 cal
protein9.57g12%
carbs31.95g39%
fat21.07g58%
% Daily Value
Protein
9.57g19%
Carbs
31.95g12%
Fat
21.07g27%
Fiber
11.72g42%