Asparagus + Cauliflower Soup

Asparagus + Cauliflower Soup

AuthorJulie
Yields1 Serving
canola or olive oil, for cooking
a big dab of butter
3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
2 leeks, chopped (white and pale green part only) and then washed well in a bowl of cool water
1 lb. asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups cauliflower florets
6 cups (1.5 L) chicken or vegetable stock, or some stock and some water
salt and pepper
1/2-1 cup half & half or heavy cream
1

In a large saucepan, heat the oil and butter over medium heat. Add all the veggies and cook for a few minutes, until they start to soften. Add the stock and cook for 30 minutes, until everything is very tender. Season with salt and pepper and stir in the cream.

2

Purée the soup in the pot using a hand-held immersion blender, or do it in batches in the blender or food processor until very smooth. Serve warm, or chill and serve cold. Serves 8.

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Ingredients

 canola or olive oil, for cooking
 a big dab of butter
 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
 2 leeks, chopped (white and pale green part only) and then washed well in a bowl of cool water
 1 lb. asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
 2 cups cauliflower florets
 6 cups (1.5 L) chicken or vegetable stock, or some stock and some water
 salt and pepper
 1/2-1 cup half & half or heavy cream

Directions

1

In a large saucepan, heat the oil and butter over medium heat. Add all the veggies and cook for a few minutes, until they start to soften. Add the stock and cook for 30 minutes, until everything is very tender. Season with salt and pepper and stir in the cream.

2

Purée the soup in the pot using a hand-held immersion blender, or do it in batches in the blender or food processor until very smooth. Serve warm, or chill and serve cold. Serves 8.

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