Creamy Spring Asparagus Soup

DIRECTIONS

Melt butter in a medium pot over medium low heat. Add leeks and cook, stirring often, until tender, about 10 minutes. Add broth and potatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low, add asparagus and simmer gently until potatoes and asparagus are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove pot from heat ad set aside to let cool slightly.

Carefully transfer soup to blender in batches and purée until smooth. Return soup to pot and bring to a boil. Remove from heat, whisk in sour cream and season with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with chives and serve.

NUTRITION

Per Serving :

  • 140 calories (50 from fat)
  • 5g total fat
  • 2.5g saturated fat
  • 20mg cholesterol
  • 330mg sodium
  • 19g carbohydrates
  • 3 g dietary fiber
  • 6g sugar
  • 5g protein