Creamy Asparagus Soup (Sans Cream)

Your guests will be shocked when you tell them there's no cream in this creamiest of asparagus soups. Serve with a whole grain roll and a salad for a light and healthy dinner.

From: Andrea Beaman

Show: Fed Up!

Ingredients

1 bunch asparagus (1-2 pounds)

2 garlic cloves, peeled and diced

1 red potato, diced

1 leek, cleaned and chopped

5-6 cups water

1 teaspoon sea salt

2 tablespoons scallions, diced

Preparation

Level: Easy

Servings: 6-Apr

Cook Time: 30 min

Ready In: 30 min

Remove and discard woody stems from the bottom of the asparagus (about 1 inch).

Put asparagus, garlic, diced potato, leek, water, and sea salt. Bring to a boil.

Cover, reduce flame to medium and cook for 10-15 minutes or until potato is soft.

Remove vegetables and puree in a food processor. Add back to soup.

Ladle into bowls and garnish with scallions.

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