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Ingredients
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3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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1 large leek, trimmed, sliced and thoroughly rinsed
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½ teaspoon salt, divided
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½ teaspoon ground white pepper, divided
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1 bunch asparagus (about 1 pound), trimmed
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1 ½ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed and diced
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2 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth
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2 cups whole milk
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½ cup peas
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1 clove garlic, minced
Directions
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Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add leek and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and starting to brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
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Meanwhile, cut off the tips of asparagus spears and set aside. Chop the stalks. Add the asparagus stalks, potatoes, broth and milk to the pot and bring to a simmer. Cook at a low simmer, covered, until the potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
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Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the asparagus tips and peas and cook, stirring occasionally, until just starting to brown, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cover to keep warm.
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Puree the soup with an immersion blender or in batches in a regular blender until smooth. (Use caution when blending hot liquids.) Serve topped with the peas and asparagus.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
407 | Calories |
15g | Fat |
62g | Carbs |
12g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Serving Size 2 cups | |
Calories 407 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 62g | 23% |
Dietary Fiber 9g | 32% |
Total Sugars 15g | |
Protein 12g | 24% |
Total Fat 15g | 19% |
Saturated Fat 4g | 20% |
Cholesterol 12mg | 4% |
Vitamin A 3915IU | 78% |
Vitamin C 29mg | 32% |
Vitamin D 62IU | 16% |
Vitamin E 4mg | 27% |
Folate 147mcg | 37% |
Vitamin K 106mcg | 88% |
Sodium 506mg | 22% |
Calcium 371mg | 29% |
Iron 7mg | 39% |
Magnesium 64mg | 15% |
Potassium 623mg | 13% |
Zinc 1mg | 9% |
Vitamin B12 1mcg | 42% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.