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Obesity Discussion · 08-26-07, 07:02 AM

ASPARAGUS AND LEEK SOUP

Servings: 4
Prep time: 0:15:00
Bake/Cook time: 0:15:00

Calories: 170
Fat: 14 grams
Protein: 4 grams
Carbohydrates: 8 grams
Fiber: 1 grams
Net Carbs: 6 grams
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 leek (white part only), halved lengthwise, washed well and
chopped
3/4 pound asparagus, cut into 1/2" pieces
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup heavy cream
salt and pepper to taste
1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add
leek and saut for 3 minutes. Add asparagus and cook 1
minute more. Add garlic and saut for 30 more seconds.
2. Add broth to pot and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover
and simmer 8 to 10 minutes, until asparagus is tender.
3. Mix in cream, salt and pepper. Blend soup in a food
processor or blender until smooth. Return to pot to heat
through before serving (if necessary).
Some of the most delicious dishes are the simplest to make, and
this is one of them. Reserve a few asparagus tips to garnish
each bowl.

08-26-07, 07:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
Obesity Discussion Administrator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,625 Weight Statistics 8/1/2006 Start Date: 185 lb Start Weight: 152 lb Current Weight: 155 lb Goal Weight: -33 lb Weight Loss: 5/1/2007 Goal Date:	Atkins - Asparagus and Leek Soup ASPARAGUS AND LEEK SOUP Servings: 4 Prep time: 0:15:00 Bake/Cook time: 0:15:00 Calories: 170 Fat: 14 grams Protein: 4 grams Carbohydrates: 8 grams Fiber: 1 grams Net Carbs: 6 grams 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 leek (white part only), halved lengthwise, washed well and chopped 3/4 pound asparagus, cut into 1/2" pieces 1 teaspoon chopped garlic 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth 1/3 cup heavy cream salt and pepper to taste 1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add leek and saut for 3 minutes. Add asparagus and cook 1 minute more. Add garlic and saut for 30 more seconds. 2. Add broth to pot and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover and simmer 8 to 10 minutes, until asparagus is tender. 3. Mix in cream, salt and pepper. Blend soup in a food processor or blender until smooth. Return to pot to heat through before serving (if necessary). Some of the most delicious dishes are the simplest to make, and this is one of them. Reserve a few asparagus tips to garnish each bowl. Atkins - Asparagus and Leek Soup Copyright 2005 Atkins Nutritionals, Inc., All Rights Reserved. For more on how to do Atkins, go to Atkins Diet __________________