Roasted Asparagus Soup with Spring Herb Gremolata

Name: Roasted Asparagus Soup with Spring Herb Gremolata
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 kilograms asparagus, trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces (14 to 15 cups); 1 Tbsp minced fresh tarragon; 1 small garlic clove, minced; 946 milliliters chopped leeks (white and pale green parts only; about 4 large); 1 liters (or more) low-salt chicken broth; 59 milliliters olive oil; 2 Tbsps minced fresh Italian parsley

Roasted Asparagus Soup with Spring Herb Gremolata might be just the soup you are searching for. This recipe makes 8 servings with 175 calories, 11g of protein, and 8g of fat each. This recipe covers 25% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn. If you have low-salt chicken broth, leeks, garlic clove, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and primal diet.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F.

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Combine asparagus, leeks, and oil in very large bowl; toss to blend. Divide between 2 large rimmed baking sheets.

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Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast vegetables until asparagus pieces are soft and leeks are golden, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes; cool on sheets.

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Leek

Spoon 1/3 of vegetables into blender; add 2 cups broth. Blend until smooth.

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Transfer to large pot. Repeat 2 more times, using half of remaining vegetables and 2 cups broth for each batch. Warm soup over medium heat, thinning with more broth by 1/2 cupfuls, if desired. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Cover; chill. Rewarm before continuing.

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