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Slow Cooker Asparagus Leek Soup
5 from 3 votes

Slow Cooker Asparagus Leek Soup

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!

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

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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  1. (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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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!

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.