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 BBS: The GWE BBS [ASV/CIN]
Date: 06-06-55 (01 19)             Number: 390
From: CRITTER #104 @15490*3        Refer#: NONE
  To: ALL                           Recvd: YES 
Subj: Asparagus and Leek Soup        Conf: (37) Home Cooki
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                    Asparagus and Leek soup

    3/4 lb asparagus
  1 1/2 ts veg oil
      1 ts crushed garlic
      1 c  chopped onion
      2    leeks sliced
  3 1/2 c  chicken stock
      1 c  diced peeled potato
           salt and pepper
      2 tb grated parmesan

Clean asparagus set tips aside

In lg non-stick saucepan, heat oil, saute garlic, onion, leeks and asparagus 

stalks unitl softened, approx 10
mins.

Add stock and potato; reduce heat cover and simmer for 20-25 mins unitl 

veggies are tender.  Puree in a
foodprocessor until smooth.  Taste adjust seasoning, return to saucepan

Staeam or micro asparagus tips until tender, add to soup.  Serve sprinkled 

with parmesan cheese.

Critter