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Ingredients

  • 1 lb Leeks
  • 1 lb Asparagus
  • 1 tb Butter
  • 2 Stalks Celery, Chopped
  • 1 Lg Onion, Diced
  • (2-3 Garlic Cloves, minced)*
  • 1 potato chopped
  • 6 C Chicken Broth
  • 1 tsp Ground Pepper
  • 1 c Fat Free Half & Half

Method

  • -Clean & rinse leeks, chop - using white and light green portion of leek
  • -Chop asparagus, set aside
  • -Melt butter in lg soup pan
  • -Add celery, leeks, garlic and onion to pan & saute til soft, add chick broth as needed to keep moist
  • -Add 4 c chick broth and asparagus and potato. Bring to boil, lower heat, cover and simmer until very soft, about 30 min
  • -Cool slightly, then puree in batches using processor or blender
  • -Return puree to pan, add remaining broth and pepper, and bring to simmer
  • -Whisk in half & half