Slow Cooker Asparagus Leek Soup

Name: Slow Cooker Asparagus Leek Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 10 min
Yield: 6 bowls
Ingredients: 2 lbs. asparagus, chopped; 2 celery stalks, sliced; 2 leeks, sliced; 1 yellow onion, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 tsp. dried thyme; 1/2 tsp. sea salt; black pepper, to taste; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1/4 cup heavy cream; Optional garnishes: parmesan cheese, crushed red pepper flakes, crumbled bacon

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Servings
6 bowls
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Slow Cooker Asparagus Leek Soup

Iris Warren

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Slow Cooker Asparagus Leek Soup - the perfect way to celebrate in season produce! This light, flavorful soup is made in a slow cooker with asparagus, leeks, and other fresh vegetables. Purée everything to your desired smoothness for a cozy bowl of spring goodness!

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Ingredients

Servings

2 lbs. asparagus, chopped
2 celery stalks, sliced
2 leeks, sliced soaked & rinsed well
1 yellow onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. sea salt
black pepper, to taste
4 cups vegetable broth
1/4 cup heavy cream use coconut milk to make it vegan
Optional garnishes: parmesan cheese, crushed red pepper flakes, crumbled bacon

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Instructions

(Make sure you soak and rinse your leeks really well, or you will be crunching on sand and dirt in your soup)Add everything except the heavy cream to the slow cooker (asparagus, celery, leeks, onion, garlic, seasonings, and broth). Cook on high for 4 hours or low 6-7 hours.
Remove bay leaf from slow cooker. Use an immersion blender to purée the soup to your desired texture, then add 1/4 cup of heavy cream to the soup. Stir the soup, then taste it to determine if it needs more salt and if desired, more cream.
For a pretty presentation, ladle soup into bowls, then pour heavy cream into a tablespoon and slowly drizzle it around on top of each bowl of soup. Optional garnishes: parmesan cheese, crushed red pepper flakes, crumbled bacon. Enjoy!

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Notes

This recipe has only been tested with fresh asparagus.
The (6 servings) are based on this soup being served with sides like bread and/or salad.
This recipe has only been tested with fresh asparagus.
The (6 servings) are based on this soup being served with sides like bread and/or salad.