Asparagus Soup with Caramelized Leeks
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Asparagus Soup with Caramelized Leeks
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Asparagus soup with caramelized leeks. I savory soup that bring out all the flavors of spring in a pot and it is light and healthy.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds asparagus
- 2 large leeks White and green separate, the green part cut into small rounds, the white part quartered and then each section thinly sliced, about 1 1/2 cup
- ½ cup long grain rice (jasmati)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 sping tarragon or ½ teaspoon dried
- 3 cups water
- 4 cups chicken stock
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Remove the woody part of the asparagus stalk. Peel the remaining asparagus stalk and discard all peelings. Cut the tips and reserve them. Cut the remainder stalk into 1-inch length.
- In the pan of your pressure cooker, add 1 tablespoon butter and add the stalks chunks of the asparagus and the green part of the leeks. Sauté for 3 minutes and then cover with 3 cups of water and 4 cups of chicken stock. Add tarragon spring. Follow your pressure cooker instruction, close the lid, and set the timer for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile in a small saucepan, bring 1 ¼ cup of lightly salted water to a boil. Stir in the rice and cover. Lower the heat and simmer for 13 minutes, or until the rice is almost done. Keep aside when done.
- In a large frying pan melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the whites of the leeks and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes or until they are nicely brown.
- Once the asparagus and leek soup in the pressure cooker is done, remove a ladle of the soup and place it in the skillet with the leeks to scrape up any brown bits.Transfer the content of the soup pot to a large blender, add the caramelized leek and puree them together well.
- Return them to the pan, add the cooked rice to it. Add the asparagus tips return to a boil. Lower the heat: simmer for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
209kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
366mg
(15%)
Potassium
790mg
(23%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
2631IU
(53%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
93mg
(9%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 209 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 209kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 366mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 790mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 2631IU | 53% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 9% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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