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Asparagus, Zucchini And Leek Soup With Caramelized Leeks

Yields5 ServingsTotal Time40 mins

A green soup of asparagus, zucchini and leeks, with soft, caramelized leeks on top

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  4 Tbsp olive oil
 1 onion, peelded and roughly chopped
 6 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
 1 cup chopped celery
 3 zucchini, roughly chopped
 30 asparagus, woody end removed
 1 leek, roughly chopped
 5 cups vegetable stock
 Salt and pepper
Topping
 1 Tbsp olive oil
 ½ leek, finely sliced
 Salt and pepper
1

Add the olive oil to a large saucepan or stock pot over a medium heat

2

Add the onion, garlic, celery, zucchini, asparagus and leek, stir as the veggies soften for a few minutes

3

Add the stock, salt and pepper, cover the pot and simmer for about 25 minutes

4

Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until totally smooth

5

Make the topping: add the olive oil to a small pan over a medium heat, add the leeks, salt and pepper and stir as the leeks soften and become golden

6

Serve each bowl of soup with a small portion of caramelized leek on top

Nutrition Facts

5 servings

Serving size

Amount per serving
Calories198
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13.8g18%
Total Carbohydrate 16.7g7%
Protein 4.8g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.