Recipe for Leek and Asparagus Soup
List of ingredients:
1 leek, the white part only, halved lengthwise, washed thoroughly and chopped.
2 tablespoons of butter.
¾ lb of asparagus cut into half-inch pieces.
14 oz (1 can) of reduced-sodium chicken broth.
1 garlic clove, pressed.
1/3 cup of heavy cream.
Salt and pepper, to taste.
Cooking method:
In a large soup pot, heat the butter over medium-high heat until foam subsides.
Add the leek and sauté for 2 minutes, stirring.
Add the asparagus and cook for another 1 minute.
Add the chicken broth and garlic to the pot, then bring to a boil.
Lower heat, then cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until the asparagus is tender.
Mix in the heavy cream, salt and pepper.
Blend soup in batches in a food processor until smooth.
Return to the pot to heat through.
Source:
I found this recipe, and many others, from the official asparagus recipes website.