Vegetarian

Asparagus-Leek Soup is for Soup.

Asparagus-Leek Soup takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Asparagus-Leek Soup takes 15 minutes to cook.

Asparagus-Leek Soup makes 1 servings.

The ingredients for Asparagus-Leek Soup are:

Two leeks, sliced (white part only)
A pound of fresh asparagus, trimmed, sliced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 small zucchini, chopped finely
1.5-2 cups of water or broth
3 cups of fresh, washed spinach
salt and pepper to taste
nutmeg to sprinkle on before serving

Here is how you make Asparagus-Leek Soup:

Saute leeks in oils until soft, about five minutes. Don't brown. Add asparagus, garlic, zucchini, and water. Cook for about 6 minutes until the vegetables are nearly soft. Add the spinach and cover. Cook about five more minutes. Remove from heat for 10 minutes, then use the blender to smooth the soup. Careful! It is still hot! To serve, put in a bowl and top with a sprinkle of freshly grated nutmeg.The flavor will vary with the liquid. If you do dairy, you could add cream but this soup is pretty creamy without it.Serving Size: Makes about 6 servings: a big potNumber of Servings: 1Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BRIGHTSHADOW56.

The nutritional information for Asparagus-Leek Soup is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 1
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 425.3

• Total Fat: 28.4 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 103.4 mg
• Total Carbs: 40.6 g
• Dietary Fiber: 13.1 g
• Protein: 12.1 g

The dietary needs meet for Asparagus-Leek Soup is Low Carb