Asparagus-Leek Soup

Asparagus-Leek Soup

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Asparagus plants are prolific for several weeks in the spring, and that’s it for the year, making asparagus the ultimate spring vegetable. In this recipe, lemon zest and tarragon add lovely flavour...

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Cooking tools:

  • Food processor
  • Blender
  • Saucepan
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Colander
  • Grater
  • Can opener
  • Measuring spoon
  • Wooden spoon
  • Stove

Ingredients

  • 900g asparagus, trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 2 leeks, pale green and white parts only, rinsed and finely chopped
  • 1/2 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons uncooked long-grain white rice
  • Grated zest from 1 lemon
  • 3 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium, fat-free chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon, crumbled
  • 3 tablespoons plain yogurt

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