Leek & Asparagus Soup
Leek and asparagus soup is by far the tastiest soup I have had in years. My auntie D told me how to make it last year but I had only made it once. After quite the indulgent weekend in RI I felt like eating something fresh, light, and packed with health, and this soup is it.
The taste is hard to explain. It is light and filling at the same time, and super flavorful despite only having a few ingredients. It is the type of soup that is hard to stop eating because it satisfies the belly and the soul. Try it and let me know what you think.
Happy Spring!
Leek & Asparagus Soup
Serves 4-6
Ingredients:
2 tbs olive oil
3-4 leeks
2 bunches asparagus
32 oz chicken broth
Directions:
Clean and chop the leeks. Note: You only use the white part and a little of the light green of the leek. Heat the oil over medium high heat in a soup pot and add the leeks. Saute until slightly translucent, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile clean and chop the asparagus. Add the asparagus and broth to the leeks and turn the heat to high. Cover the pot with a tight fitting lid. When the mixture comes to a boil bring down to a simmer for 30 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow to slightly cool. Working in batches blend the soup slightly, about 15 seconds each batch, so that the soup is thick and creamy but still has texture. Top with a bit of freshly cracked black pepper and Enjoy!
i love that it has 4 ingredients…most things that are fantastic only require a few good things!
yay for recipes! this sounds amazing ๐
I love soups that are light and delicious like this. I may have to use this recipe as an excuse to cook with leeks for the first time!
What a simple and delicious looking soup! As soon as the first asparagus arrive I will have to try this! Leeks are my favorite soup ingredient, and I am always looking for an excuse to use my immersion blender ๐
Sounds easy and looks super yummy. I’ve honestly never cooked with leeks! I wonder if Josh would like this- can you relate the flavor to something else or?
@Erica, Leeks have a sweeter, softer flavor than onions. Kind of like comparing a shallot to garlic. Does that help?
Definitely! I will have to give this soup a go- we both love asparagus. Book marking ๐
I am SO excited to try this. I now love leeks and am looking for recipes so I have more excuses to buy them ๐
Ooh! I was just debating potato and leek soup at the store last week, but this is so much more spring-y! I’ll have to try it.
Mmmm i love leeks and this soup looks AMAZING ๐
That looks really delicious. I was so happy when I discovered that Trader Joes has frozen leeks! I feel like it’s really convenient because I always get way more leeks than necessary for a recipe.
oh my gosh I love this! I can’t wait to try this out!
Oh wow. Only four ingredients. And perfect for this season! I imagine you can easily change this recipe according to season such as broccoli for winter and zucchini or peas for summer!
oooo. i have made leek and potato soup, but not leek and asparagus. this sounds delightful!
This sounds delicious. I have never cooked leeks. This may be on my plan for next week. I love the color too. Some people are turned off by green food, but I love green food!
so making this! love the video; it’s so nice to see you “in person.”
lol, i love that that qualifies as “in person.”
You know I’ve never bought or made leeks before? Not sure why though. Will have to give this a try … sounds delicious ๐
I made this tonight for dinner. It was amazing. I can’t wait to reheat for lunch tomorrow!
California Pizza Kitchen makes the most amazing (and healthy!) asparagus soup – I bet this tastes just like it. I’ll have to try this recipe and save myself some money by not eating out to get it!
I love both and the combination sounds superb!