Asparagus and Leek Soup

Ingredients

• ½ c goat cheese, at room temperature
• 2 T fresh basil leaves, chopped
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 T olive oil
• 2 T pasture butter, at room temperature
• 1 large leek (white and light green part only), thinly sliced
• 4 c low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 lbs medium asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• ½ c chopped fresh basil leaves