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Asparagus and Leek Soup
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Inspiration
Just in time for summer, this plant-based recipe is not only delicious, it’s also incredibly healthy and nutritious.
ASPARAGUS HEALTH BENEFITS:
Asparagus offers a range of health benefits due to its low caloric value and high nutrient content, including vitamins A, C, E, and K, as well as folate, fiber, and antioxidants. These nutrients contribute to digestive health, immune support, brain health, heart health, and may help protect against certain types of cancer.
Ingredients
Soup
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 4 garlic cloves, pressed or minced
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 1 large leek, roots and dark green tops removed, rinsed, and finely diced
- 1 ½ pounds asparagus, ends removed, roughly chopped
- 4 cups frozen peas
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable stock
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 bay leaf
- Kosher salt
Garnish
- Optional: Aleppo pepper flakes
- Optional: Freshly ground black pepper
- Toasted pine nuts
- Asparagus tips
Preparations
Prepare the Aromatics
- Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook until golden, about 10 minutes.
- Add the garlic and bay leaf, stirring for about a minute until the garlic aroma is noticeable.
- Add the celery and leeks and cook for about 5 minutes, or until they have softened.
Add the Broth
- Add the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat to a simmer.
- Add the asparagus and peas and cook until tender, about 20 minutes.
Blend the Soup
- Remove the bay leaf.
- Blend until smooth with an immersion blender, or transfer the mixture in batches to a blender.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
Serve
- Place pineapple wedges in a large ziplock bag.
- Mix soybean paste and water, add to pineapple and combine.
- Let marinate overnight in the fridge
- Remove from bag and grill over high heat until slightly charred.
- Garnish with scallions and shichimi togarashi and enjoy.
SOURCES
- Health, 9 Health Benefits of Asparagus, January 8, 2025, Kathleen Felton, Medically reviewed by Kierra Brown, RD.
- Healthline, 7 Reasons You Should Eat More Asparagus, October 25, 2024, Daisy Coyle, APD, Medically reviewed by Marie Lorraine Johnson, MS, RD, CPT
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