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Ingredients
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1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 shallot, chopped
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
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sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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2 cups chicken stock, or more if needed
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1 teaspoon lemon zest
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1 hard-boiled egg, chopped
Directions
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Cut tips from 6 asparagus spears, about 1 1/2 inches from the top; reserve for garnish later. Chop the remaining asparagus into chunks.
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Heat olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat; cook and stir shallot in the hot oil until softened, about 3 minutes. Add chopped asparagus; season with mint, salt, and pepper. Cook until asparagus are slightly tender, about 3 minutes.
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Pour chicken stock into asparagus mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until asparagus are tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Stir in lemon zest.
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Blend soup using a hand blender or a food processor until smooth.
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Bring a small pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook asparagus tips in the boiling water until just turning bright green, about 2 minutes. Strain asparagus tips and run under cold water to stop the cooking process. Garnish soup with asparagus tips and hard-boiled egg.
Cook's Note:
You may substitute a leek for the shallot, if desired.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
173 | Calories |
10g | Fat |
15g | Carbs |
9g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 2 | |
Calories 173 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 10g | 13% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 10% |
Cholesterol 107mg | 36% |
Sodium 884mg | 38% |
Total Carbohydrate 15g | 5% |
Dietary Fiber 5g | 18% |
Total Sugars 6g | |
Protein 9g | 19% |
Vitamin C 17mg | 18% |
Calcium 86mg | 7% |
Iron 8mg | 42% |
Potassium 586mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.