Cream Of Leek And Asparagus Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 quarts rich chicken broth
• 1 small baking potato, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
• 2 medium leeks, sliced ( part and 2 inches of green)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• salt
• pepper
• toasted sliced almonds (garnish)

Recipe

• 1 combine stock and potato in heavy medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
• 2 reduce heat and simmer until potato is tender, about 20 minutes.
• 3 add asparagus and leeks;simmer until tender, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
• 4 puree in blender or food processor.
• 5 strain back into clean saucepan.
• 6 add cream and bring to a simmer,stirring constantly.
• 7 season with salt and pepper to taste.
• 8 ladle into bowls, garnish with toasted almond slices and serve.