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Asparagus Leek and Rice Soup

Sautéed leeks combined are combined with chicken broth, rice, and chervil. The stock is brought to a boil and simmered until the rice has softened. Chopped asparagus spears are added to the soup and cooked until tender. Soup is pureed, seasoned with salt and pepper, and garnished with chopped ham, flat leaf parsley, and coarsely chopped asparagus.

Ingredients -

2 Leeks (white part only), washed and finely chopped
1 (21 ounces) jar Asparagus
1 Chicken Bouillon Cube
1/3 cup Rice
6 cups Water
1/4 teaspoon Chervil
2 tablespoons Butter
Pepper
Salt

Garnish:
Diced Ham
Flat Leaf Parsley
coarsely chopped Asparagus

 
Preparation:

1. Reserve 1 asparagus spear as a garnish.

2. Roughly chop the remaining spears.

3. In a large skillet, heat the butter and leeks over low heat until they are soft.

4. Dissolve 1 chicken bouillon cube into 6 cups of hot water.

5. Pour the broth into the skillet.

6. Add the rice and 1/4 teaspoon of chervil.

7. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 10 minutes, or until the rice is done.

8. Add the asparagus and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

9. Using an immersion blender and blend the mixture until smooth.

10. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.

11. Garnish with chopped ham, chopped parsley and an asparagus spear.

 


Soup Making Tips -
Asparagus Nutrition

Asparagus is a good source of vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin C, fiber, folic acid, potassium and thiamin. Asparagus is naturally very low in sodium and contain no fat or cholesterol.


Soup Making Tips -
Chervil

Chervil is a delicate herb also known by name garden chervil. It is similar to parsley. The herb has a mild licorice flavor often used in seasoning soups, salads, dressings, sauces, seafood, poultry and vegetables.



 
 

 
   
 
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