Healthy Asparagus Leek Soup Recipe
No added cream in this recipe it s good all on it s own.
Healthy asparagus leek soup recipe - Over the top dinners are what we do best here and not just calorie wise but over the top in flavor too. Adding the asparagus and peas to the slow cooker for the last 20 minutes of cooking and leaving the lid off ensures that the vegetables stay bright green and are perfectly done without getting mushy. 6 to 7 cups asparagus broth from recipe above 2 pounds asparagus woody ends trimmed and used for broth.
Saute for about 3 minutes. In large pan lightly sauté leeks in butter. Use your crock pot all year with this healthy slow cooker chicken soup recipe with fresh spring ingredients.
Stir and cook covered at least 5 minutes longer. The addition of leeks a relative of onions scallions and shallots gives this soup a wonderful subtle flavor. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle the chopped green onions on top of the soup just before serving.
I ended up adding more herbs as well as crushed red pepper for a bit more flavor. Add asparagus onions leeks celery and potato then cover and cook for 20 minutes or until vegetables are softened stirring occasionally. Ok so after the holidays we need to slip a few meals in that aren t going to take us over the top.
Next time i hope to add more asparagus after the soup is pureed as did the other reviewer. 2 medium russet potatoes peeled and diced about 1 pound salt to taste. This zero cream asparagus leek soup is a healthy dinner that you re actually going to crave.
Spray a skillet with nonfat cooking spray and heat over medium heat. 1 garlic clove minced. But the star here is a touch of creme fraiche added on top which i like to swirl in to my soup for a creamy delicious finish.
Cut leeks in half lengthwise wash and thinly slice. In a saucepan cook the leek and the garlic in the butter over moderately low heat stirring until the leek is softened add the asparagus the broth and 1 2 cup water and simmer. 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil.
1 leek white and light green parts only rinsed of sand and grit and sliced. 2 15 chicken thigh recipes for the instant pot this collection of top rated recipes highlights this versatilty featuring chicken thighs with international accents from chicken curry to cacciatore chicken teriyaki to chicken tagine biriyani and butter chicken and much more. Add the asparagus milk and cream.
