asparagus chowder

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wonder if this soup would hide the brined flavor of canned asparagus

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Asparagus Chowder (the Occasional Vegetarian)

 

Recipe By :Karen Lee and Diane Porter (1995)

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Soups

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 medium leeks (white part only) -- 2 1/2 cups chopped

1 tablespoon butter

4 cups vegetable stock

1 pound new potatoes -- 1/3-inch cubes

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

2 pounds asparagus -- trimmed

and cut into half-inch pieces

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper -- freshly ground

1/4 cup half-and-half

1/4 cup parsley -- finely chopped

 

1. In a heavy-bottom pot, saute the leeks in butter over medium heat until

they're soft but not brown, 6 to 7 minutes.

 

2. Add the stock, potatoes, salt, and thyme. Cover and bring to a boil. Lower

the heat and simmer until the potatoes can be easily pierced with a fork, about

15 minutes.

 

3. Add the asparagus and pepper and simmer uncovered until the asparagus are

cooked, about 10 minutes.

 

4. Transfer half the solids to a blender or food processor. Add the

half-and-half and puree until smooth. Return this mixture to the pot and bring

to a simmer over low heat. Serve hot, garnished with parsley.

 

Notes: This soup can be refrigerated for 2 days. Reheat gently before serving.

 

Serves 6 as a first course, 4 as a light entree

 

Preparation time: 20 to 30 minutes

 

Cooking time: 30 to 35 minutes

 

Karen Lee and Diane Porter,The Occasional Vegetarian. MC formatted by Brenda

Adams <adamsfmle; posted to Veg-Recipes 3/99.

 

Source:

" Occasional Vegetarian "

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 354 Calories; 9g Fat (21.9% calories from

fat); 12g Protein; 60g Carbohydrate; 9g Dietary Fiber; 16mg Cholesterol; 2215mg

Sodium. Exchanges: 3 Grain(Starch); 2 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 2 Fat.

 

NOTES : Tastes rich, but it has only a fraction of the fat of most chowders.

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

 

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