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Ladies Christmas Dinner 1/8/16

Creamy Asparagus Soup

• Two Bunches Asparagus, Chopped
• One Leek, Chopped
• One Garlic Clove, Minced
• 3 Tbs Butter
• 5-6 C Vegetable Broth
• 1/2 C Heavy Whipping Cream
• One Russet Potato, Peeled and Diced
• Juice of One Lemon
• Parmesan Cheese

1. Melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook garlic and leek until leek begins to wilt.

2. Add vegetable broth and potatoes, and bring to a boil. Reduce to medium-low heat and add asparagus. Let simmer12-15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.

3. Once vegetables are tender, puree soup in batches and run through a mesh strainer.

4. Add cream and lemon juice; stir in parmesan cheese to taste.