Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our collection of delectable leek, asparagus, and herb soup recipes. These soups are not just ordinary dishes; they are culinary masterpieces that elevate your taste buds to new heights. From the classic leek and potato soup, a comforting and hearty dish perfect for chilly evenings, to the vibrant asparagus and pea soup, bursting with the freshness of spring, our recipes offer a diverse range of options to suit every palate.
Each recipe is carefully crafted with a unique blend of herbs and spices, ensuring a rich and flavorful experience. Whether you prefer the creamy indulgence of the leek and asparagus soup with chive blossoms, the tangy zest of the lemon-herb asparagus soup, or the aromatic allure of the leek, asparagus, and tarragon soup, you'll find a recipe that captures your culinary desires. These soups are not just delicious; they are also packed with nutrients, making them a wholesome and satisfying meal choice.
ASPARAGUS LEEK SOUP
This is one of my family's favorite soups. It's so good for you because of all the vegetables, and it's very filling, too.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h
Yield 16 servings (4-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, saute leeks and onion in butter until tender. Add the potatoes, carrots, salt, broth and rice. Cover and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes. Stir in asparagus. , Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add the spinach, pepper and cream; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 778mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
ASPARAGUS, LEEK, AND POTATO SOUP
This was just a creation I came up with when my asparagus was looking a little old. At first, I thought I was going to add some sort of cream base, but the soup ended up not needing it. The vegetables just taste lovely as they are. Even my husband who hates soup and asparagus LOVED this! It is also a great way to use almost-expired vegetables in your veggie drawer!
Provided by KendraVanHam
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add asparagus, leeks, potatoes, shallot, and garlic. Cook and stir until potatoes are soft but not mushy, about 5 minutes.
- Add flour to the pot with the vegetables and stir until thoroughly coated, making sure not to burn them. Add warm water, chicken stock, and bouillon cube. Bring soup to a simmer and cook for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Carefully transfer hot soup to a food processor and blend to desired consistency. Ladle soups into bowls and garnish with sour cream, paprika, and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 31.1 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 437 mg, Sugar 7.5 g
ASPARAGUS, POTATO AND LEEK SOUP
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories soups and stews, appetizer
Time 30m
Yield Four servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Add the leek and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the potatoes, asparagus stalks, chicken broth and lemon rind. Raise heat and simmer until potatoes and asparagus are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Place soup in a blender and puree until smooth. Stir in salt and pepper. Keep warm. Heat the olive oil in a medium nonstick skillet. Add the mushrooms and the asparagus tips. Saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Ladle the soup among 4 bowls. Garnish with asparagus tips and mushrooms. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 176, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 625 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
ASPARAGUS SOUP WITH HERBED GOAT CHEESE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Time 58m
Yield 4 to 6 servings (6 1/2 cups)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Goat cheese: Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Using a fork, in a small bowl, combine the goat cheese and basil until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Using a 1/2-ounce cookie scoop or a round tablespoon measure sprayed with vegetable oil cooking spray, scoop the goat cheese into balls and arrange on the prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Soup: In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat. Add the leeks and cook, stirring constantly until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the broth, asparagus and basil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the asparagus is tender, about 15 minutes. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Keep the soup warm over low heat.
- To serve: Ladle the soup into shallow bowls and garnish with the herbed goat cheese.
- Cook's Note: The soup can also be pureed by ladling, in batches, into a food processor or blender and blended until smooth.
LEEK, POTATO AND ASPARAGUS SOUP
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 50m
Yield 3 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Put the oil, butter, leeks, celery and onion in a large pot. Cover and cook about 8 minutes, stirring every minute or so, until the onion is translucent and the leeks have softened. Add the potatoes and water. Bring to a boil, lower the heat to medium, and cook until the potatoes are soft, about 12 to 15 minutes. Add the asparagus, milk and cream. Stir and cook, covered, at least 5 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle the chopped green onions on top of the soup just before serving. Wonderful soup!
ASPARAGUS SOUP WITH HERBS
The fresh flavor of herbs shines through in this special soup. Because it calls for frozen asparagus, you can make it any time of year.-Bev Smith, Ferndale, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 55m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the broth, parsley, carrot, basil, tarragon, salt, pepper and cayenne. Cut asparagus into 1-in. pieces; set tips aside. Add asparagus pieces to saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Cool slightly., Puree soup in batches in a blender. Return to the saucepan. Stir in asparagus tips; cook for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Garnish with sour cream and tomatoes if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 722mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CREAM OF ASPARAGUS AND LEEK SOUP
This is my version of a recipe that I saw in the San Diego newspaper, but neglected to bring home with me. Try freezing the puree in smaller batches and adding the divided cream on those days when asparagus is out of season. Yummy!
Provided by Arts Protege
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Trim green part of leeks and discard. Thoroughly wash white portion and finely chop. (I find it best to completely separate the layers.).
- In large pot, saute leek, onion, and celery in butter and add white wine to keep vegetables moist. (You can alternately do this with some of the chicken stock.).
- Add asparagus and 4 cups of the chicken stock. Season with pepper. Simmer for 1/2 hour or until vegetables are tender.
- Puree the soup in small batches adding the remainder of the stock.
- In another pot reheat (but not boil) the puree while whisking in the cream (or milk.).
- Serve immediately.
ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH CRISPY LEEKS AND CAPERS
In this supremely springy recipe, thick asparagus stalks and thinly sliced leeks are glossed with olive oil and covered in salty capers. Everything is roasted in the same pan and emerges tender and golden-edged. Capers also make an appearance in the mustard sauce served alongside, which adds a tangy, mayonnaise-like richness. You can double the recipe, if you wish, though you may have to increase the roasting time by a few minutes to make up for a more-crowded pan. Serve this on its own as a first course, or as an accompaniment to roast chicken, braised meats or seared fish. Just don't use thin asparagus: It'll cook too quickly, before the leeks have a chance to turn golden. Stick with spears that are at least 1/2 inch in diameter.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories vegetables, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 3 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425 degrees. Put asparagus on a rimmed sheet pan and toss with 1 tablespoon oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt until well coated.
- In a small bowl, stir together leeks, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Sprinkle leeks on top of asparagus, then sprinkle with capers. Roast until asparagus are tender and golden brown, about 12 to 18 minutes.
- While the asparagus stalks roast, make the mustard sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mustard, capers and garlic. Slowly whisk in olive oil a few drops at a time to create a thick, emulsified dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Once asparagus stalks are out of the oven, squeeze a lemon wedge over it and sprinkle parsley on top. Serve with mustard sauce and more lemon wedges on the side.
ASPARAGUS AND LEEK SOUP
Make and share this Asparagus and Leek Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by spatchcock
Categories Vegetable
Time 16h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Trim the tough ends from the asparagus and the tough green parts of the leeks and reserve the trimmings.
- Chop the trimmings coarsely and combine them with the onion and stock in a large saucepan.
- Bring to a boil and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Remove from the heat, strain the broth, and discard the trimmings.
- Meanwhile, slice the leeks thinly and cut the asparagus into 1-inch pieces.
- Wash thoroughly.
- Heat the butter in a skillet over moderate heat and sauté the leeks for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add the asparagus and sauté 2 more minutes.
- Transfer the asparagus and leeks to the stock and season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Remove 1 cup of the vegetables with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Puree the remaining soup in batches in an electric blender or food processor. Return to skillet.
- Add the reserved vegetables and bring to a simmer.
- Serve garnished with chopped chives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.2, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 26.1, Sodium 581.3, Carbohydrate 26.4, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 10.1, Protein 12.8
LEEK-AND-ASPARAGUS CRISPY RICE
This recipe is a masterclass in how mixing textures can elevate a simple, weeknight dinner to new and delicious levels. By giving the rice a few minutes in a hot skillet to form a crackly crust, you're creating little nuggets of crunch to disperse throughout the bowl. Leeks take on a buttery quality once cooked, melting into fluffy rice and crisp-tender asparagus. Lastly, an egg-fried just until the yolk can be used as a silky sauce-becomes the crown on top of a most excellent vegetarian rice bowl.
Provided by Lauryn Tyrell
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains Rice Recipes
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat butter and 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add leeks, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring often, until translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in asparagus and 1/2 cup water. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until asparagus is bright green and just tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Uncover, increase heat to high, and cook until most of liquid has evaporated, about 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl.
- Return skillet to high heat; swirl in 1 tablespoon oil. Spread rice in a single layer; cook, undisturbed, until crisp in places, about 4 minutes. Stir in leek mixture, lemon zest and juice, peas, cheese, and herbs. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with more cheese and herbs, topped with a fried egg.
ASPARAGUS AND LEEK SOUP
Categories Soup/Stew Blender Quick & Easy Wheat/Gluten-Free Asparagus Leek Spring Sour Cream Gourmet
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a saucepan cook the leek and the garlic in the butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until the leek is softened, add the asparagus, the broth, and 1/2 cup water, and simmer the mixture, covered, for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the asparagus is very tender. Purée two thirds of the mixture in a blender until it is very smooth, stir the purée into the mixture remaining in the pan, and whisk in the sour cream and salt and pepper to taste. Cook the soup over moderately low heat until it is heated through, but do not let it boil.
LEEK, ASPARAGUS & HERB SOUP
Categories Soup/Stew Vegetable Vegetarian Quick & Easy Healthy
Yield 6 servings 1 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- DIRECTIONS Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add leeks and cook, stirring often, until softened but not browned, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add potatoes and broth; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high and stir in asparagus and peas; simmer, covered, stirring 2 or 3 times, until just tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in 1 tablespoon chives, parsley, dill and chopped chervil (or parsley). Transfer the soup to a blender and blend until smooth. (Use caution when pureeing hot liquids). Return the soup to the pan. Add milk and bring to just below a simmer, stirring, over medium heat. Stir in lemon juice, salt and pepper. Ladle into soup bowls. Garnish each serving with a dollop of yogurt, a sprinkling of the remaining chopped chives and a sprig of chervil (or parsley). Get Cooking: http://www.cooking.com/recipes-and-more/RecDetail.aspx?rid=9280#ixzz2RKJpw7Bo
Tips:
- Choose fresh, young leeks for the best flavor.
- Trim the asparagus spears and cut them into 1-inch pieces.
- Use a variety of herbs to add flavor to the soup, such as thyme, rosemary, and parsley.
- If you don't have heavy cream, you can use milk or yogurt instead.
- Serve the soup hot with a side of crusty bread or crackers.
Conclusion:
This leek asparagus herb soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious soup recipe, give this one a try!
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